What are the common causes of acid reflux?

The common causes of acid reflux include dietary factors, pregnancy, obesity, gastroesophageal reflux, etc.

1, dietary factors

Excessive intake of greasy, spicy, acidic foods, as well as excessive drinking of coffee, tea and carbonated drinks, may stimulate acid secretion, resulting in acid reflux.

2, pregnancy

due to uterine distension of pregnant women and compression of the stomach and digestive system, can lead to acid reflux symptoms.

3, obesity

, especially abdominal obesity, may increase abdominal pressure, leading to lower esophageal sphincter pressure drop, resulting in acid reflux.

4, gastroesophageal reflux

due to lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction, can lead to gastric food reflux to the esophagus and throat, can also lead to acid reflux, but also accompanied by heartburn symptoms.