Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal disease, is a common stomach disease or digestive disorder. According to research, more than 19 million Americans suffer from this condition per month. Acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a ring of muscles below the food pipe, allows acid liquid to regurgitate back into the food pipe. It occurs as a result of weakened or damaged lower esophageal sphincter muscles. The liquid acid usually contains pepsin and bile from the stomach – these liquids can cause inflammation and damage of the esophagus lining resulting in chronic conditions like esophagitis.

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