Acid Reflux

The Many Causes of Acid Reflux

July 10th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

Acid Reflux is very common amongst the world but an understanding the causes of acid reflux means a simple anatomy lesson is needed. When food enters the stomach, it passes through the esophageal sphincter. The esophageal sphincter then closes, allowing for digestion to take place. Sometimes, certain foods and situations can cause the esophageal sphincter to weaken or pressure pushes it open. When this occurs, the contents of the stomach or stomach juices are able to rise back up through the esophageal sphincter. These are the true causes of acid reflux.

Foods and Situations that are Causes of Acid Reflux

Tomatoes and tomato-based foods are prime offenders as causes of acid reflux. These foods cause the esophageal sphincter to weaken. The acidity of tomato-based foods doesn’t help. Tomato based foods are widely enjoyed and a staple in many cultures. They are quite difficult to avoid, but are one of the main causes of acid reflux. Read the rest of this entry »