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Acid Reflux is a gastric problem known as Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It can happen to both men and women and people of all age groups. Let us first know what this disease is all about before we learn its symptoms and how to prevent it. Stomach and oesophagus are connected or rather divided by a ring- shaped muscle called lower oesophageal sphincter (LES). This valve remains closed all the time and opens only when food is swallowed to allow the passage of food from windpipe (Oesophagus) to the stomach. As soon as the food is swallowed oesophageal sphincter closes again and prevents the food, stomach acid and other digestive enzymes to enter oesophagus. Sometimes this valve (LES) does not close properly and causes the stomach acid to reflux or go back into the windpipe. This gives a bitter/ sour taste of the stomach acid during a burp. This leads to burning sensation, discomfort and irritation either in throat or chest or sometimes both. This malfunctioning of lower oesophageal sphincter leads to heartburn and indigestion and is called Acid reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Anyone experiencing it around 3-4 times a week or more than this is suffering from GERD.

Acid reflux symptoms in women:

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