Causes of Acid Reflux: Understanding the Link to Heart Health

[{"selector":"#anim-ee4d72c1-d5a7-44a3-8962-a5527e1bc186 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(13.25088372619542%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1300,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Acid reflux is a chronic condition where stomach acids flow back into the esophagus causing heartburn.

[{"selector":"#anim-3e48770d-fda7-4b66-840f-2dc580e85f61","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8c50c1d5-5796-4374-b4e2-eaba2a07f356","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Acid reflux can cause chest pain, which resembles the symptoms of a heart attack.

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[{"selector":"#anim-eaf1704c-2d5b-4628-88c7-63e1e139789b","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6f9f0ddf-896b-4e07-8951-d2bf3bf9aa78","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Being overweight and obese can lead to acid reflux and have an impact on overall heart health.[Medical News Today]

[{"selector":"#anim-b5a08836-af80-45d0-bfca-8e669f2f3a0f","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8e242645-8b2e-4248-b52e-e2745e3210e5","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Acid reflux can lead to poor sleep, which can affect overall heart health and increase the risk of heart disease.

[{"selector":"#anim-850a1e39-bc55-4e69-9af8-b1d62e36a669","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-31305acf-59e9-46ad-8b00-1533dfcdcee9","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Low levels of physical exercise in your daily routine might cause acid reflux and also increase the risk of heart disease. (Source: Medical News Today)

[{"selector":"#anim-2ff6fbd0-9637-48a2-ab34-acdafe70f42d","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ea91ac4e-0c53-45e1-8ed3-954e6b32c36b","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Medications such as drugs for asthma, antihistamines, painkillers, sedatives, and antidepressants might trigger acid reflux which is also harmful to heart health. (Source: Medical News Today)

[{"selector":"#anim-a020df98-5cd6-4f74-882e-f88535805046","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d47c8451-ccfa-460a-bfd2-fdeef7648168","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Consumption of alcohol and caffeine can cause acid reflux and have adverse effects on heart health.

[{"selector":"#anim-fc2d0b17-eaaa-44d2-b526-ea4fc0c10b65","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-726522b0-59e9-4627-bcb4-e5da3714a350","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Acid reflux leads to changes in the levels of hormones, nutrients, and metabolic processes, which can affect overall heart health.

[{"selector":"#anim-d340a6b6-9115-42c7-aaf2-fcdad88ac0ca","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b47316f1-af40-404d-96c0-cee05749d2da","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Prolonged acid reflux can lead to the development of esophagitis, an inflammation of the esophagus, which can increase the risk of heart disease.

Causes of Acid Reflux: Understanding the Link to Heart Health

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