Causes of Acid Reflux
Food is normally trapped in the stomach by the lower esophageal valve after it has passed through to stop the stomach’s digestive juice – hydrochloric acid from flowing back to the esophagus.
The esophageal sphincter should close and trap the acid but when this doesn’t happen and the acid escapes back up the digestive tract the condition of acid reflux or heartburn is the result.
It is believed the problem that makes the condition worse is an unhealthy diet but it may not the only cause of acid reflux disorder; other substances such as regular smoking, food allergies, prescription medicines and too much alcohol can also contribute or lead this stomach disorder to a more severe acid reflux problem.
