Q: why do ice cream and yogurt cause flareup of acid reflux
Thanks for the question. You may want to reference this post and its follow-up comments, which speak directly to your question. Of course, if you are having problems nothing beats the advice of your doctor. You should certainly talk to him or her if this is affecting you.
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Yogurt has cultures. This causes more acid and great digestion for people without acid reflux. It has something to do with the enzymes. Try foods with lots of fiber.