What Causes Heart Burns?

Acid reflux can be caused either by problems in the esophagus, sphincter or stomach and include:

• Reduced esophageal motility
• Gastric outlet obstruction
• Hiatal hernia

What puts me at risk of Acid Reflux?

Risks include:

• Obesity
• Smoking
• Pregnancy
• Hiatal hernia
• Zollinger Ellison Syndrome
• Medications( antihistamines, antidepressants, calcium channel blockers)