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Q: why do i have acid reflux what is the cause of it? and what can i do about it as far as taking meds
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11/ 4/08 10:02am
Thank you for your questions. You may want to read some articles from this overview of GERD for a more detailed understanding. Basically, GERD is the movement of stomach acid up the esophagus. It can be caused by many different factors, including the foods one eats. For information on some dietary and lifestyle changes that can help prevent GERD symptoms, you may want to read this article. You may also find this article on GERD drug treatments handy. I hope this answers your questions.
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