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What Causes Flesh Eating Disease?
Causes
Anyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down after eating a large meal high in fatty, acidic foods. Persistent GERD, however, may be due to various conditions, including biological or structural problems.
Malfunction of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Muscles
The band of muscle tissue called the LES is responsible for closing and opening the lower end of the esophagus, and is essential for...
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