Why does stomach acid reflux?

Acid reflux may be related to poor lifestyle, drug factors, disease factors and other reasons.

1. Poor lifestyle

If the patient smokes or drinks alcohol for a long time, it may lead to decreased esophageal mucosal function, food and acid reflux in the stomach, which may cause acid reflux.

2. Drug factors

If the patient uses calcium channel blockers for a long time, it may cause relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and cause esophageal reflux.

3. Disease factors

If the patient has esophageal hiatus hernia, ascites and other diseases, it may cause abnormal esophageal sphincter structure and cause acid reflux.