Can acid reflux be attributed to stress and being overwieght?

Question

Symptoms: cough, feels like something stuck in throat, gag relflex very sensitive

Answer 1

Factors contributing to acid reflux include fatty foods, cigarettes, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, obesity, pregnancy and delayed stomach emptying. Obesity and pregnancy increase pressures within the abdomen, pushing the stomach contents into the esophagus.

Some people have stomachs that empty contents into the intestines very slowly. A stomach full of food and acid is more prone to reflux, especially when the person lies down.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD; or GORD when spelling oesophageal, the BE form) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus[1].

This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. This can be due to incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), transient LES relaxation, or association with a hiatal hernia.
If you haven't been examined for this condition, please do so.
It does help to lose excess weight, watch the foods/drinks you consume and avoid laying down immediately after eating. Smaller amounts help as well, plus elevating the head of the bed. I avoid what bugs me for the most part, and use a doctor-recommended preventative such as Pepcid AC. Stress? Yes, as it causes acid to be formed. Since all stress can't be removed, finding ways to lessen it may help. Best of luck to you.

Answer 4

Im on medication for acid reflux. I seem to have a lot of stress!

Answer 5

obesity...even slight...is definitely a casual affect toward acid reflux...and becareful you feel rested every day.

because my cousin DIED at 25 years of age...from it. She ate a bowl of chocolate pudding before going to bed...and 'drowned' on her own vomit in her sleep (no one with her to hear her). One YEAR ago last month!
Sleep apnea is related isn't it? Not related, but the 2 go together I think...and if you have acid reflux, and then the sleep apnea...you can do what my cuz did.
Be careful... always stop eating at least 3 hours before going to bed.
And stop eating bread and white stuff & drink a GAZILLION ounces of WATER every day...and watch the weight FALL off of you! and watch the S.A. & the A.R. go away.

Answer 6

This is a natural program that you can try to cure your acid reflux http://acidreflux.toptips.org

Acid reflux disease, also known as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs due to the coexistence of several medical and lifestyle conditions. Physiological factors that trigger GERD include lower esophageal sphincter (LES) hypotonia (the gradual weakening of the LES), along with retrograde flow of stomach contents into the esophagus, and the level of sensitivity of the esophageal mucus to the reflux content.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

More serious than what you think, I would suggest duodenal ulcer and/or gall stones. For relief, especially at night, no drink two hours before bed and raise your head by using an extra pillow. Cut down on dairy products and you will see results within a week or two............

Answer 9

Yes.

Answer 10

Heartburn is common during pregnancy bit not sure it could be considered a symptom