Acid Reflux - Risk Factors
The most common risk factors for GERD include anything that obstructs the esophagus or stomach region such as hiatal hernia, pregnancy, and scleroderma. Other proven risk factors include obesity, smoking, and alcohol usage. Many prescription medications list GORD or acid reflux as a common side effect so this should always be considered.
The popular belief is that acid reflux is due to an excessive amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. New science has revealed that this is not the case. GORD is most often caused by too little hydrochloric acid being secreted by the stomach.
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