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The original acid reflux cause is still unconfirmed by the doctors. However, there are a few possible contributing causes of acid reflux disease. They include: - Defective lower esophageal sphincter - Peptic ulcers and insufficient digestive enzymes - Asthma Defective Lower Esophageal Sphincter The most common acid reflux cause is an esophageal sphincter that does not function properly. The esophageal sphincter is a tough rim of muscle that surrounds the lower end of the esophagus. When food is eaten, the sphincter contracts strongly to push the food into the stomach, thus preventing stomach contents from backing up into the throat and mouth. If the sphincter is not strong enough to force the food into the stomach, or when the sphincter does not push and simply relaxes, the acidic contents from the stomach can back up into the esophagus causing painful heartburn, burning in the throat, and an acidic taste in the mouth. Hiatal hernia is another possible acid reflux cause because it can impair the lower esophageal sphincter function. Hiatal hernia is a condition where the upper part of the stomach moves up into the chest through a small opening in the diaphragm (the muscle that separate the stomach from the chest). Hiatal hernia is usually caused by severe coughing, vomiting, straining or sudden physical exertion. Obesity or pregnancy may also increase the chance of hiatal hernia. However, recent studies shows that people with hiatal hernia may not have acid reflux disease but those who have both hiatal hernia and acid reflux disease usually experience a more severe symptoms. Some pregnant women may experience acid reflux in their last few months of pregnancy. This is because the growing baby presses on the stomach, which can cause back up of stomach contents into the esophagus. Medication such as antacids will not relief acid reflux caused by pregnancy. The best solution is to eat less for every meal but eat more meals. The good news is, once the baby is born, such acid reflux condition will disappear. Peptic ulcers and insufficient digestive enzymes Peptic ulcers and an insufficiency of digestive enzymes in the stomach can also be the cause of acid reflux. This is because such conditions may slow down the digestion process in the stomach, resulting in a build up of stomach acids that back up into the esophagus. Does asthma cause acid reflux, or it's acid reflux that causes asthma? Till now, no one has a definite answer to the exact relationship between acid reflux and asthma. For those who believe asthma can cause acid reflux, the reasoning is because the coughing and sneezing related to asthmatic attacks can cause changes in the chest and trigger acid flux. It is also possible that certain asthmatic drugs (taken to dilate the airways) may relax the lower esophageal sphincter, which is a major cause of acid reflux. For those who argue that acid reflux can worsen asthma, the argument is that the acid leaking from the lower esophagus stimulates the nerves running along the neck into the chest, causing bronchial constriction and difficulty in breathing. There are other lifestyle factors that can contribute to causes of acid reflux disease. Some of these factors that directly contribute to acid reflux symptoms are smoking, overeating, stress and a diet that is high in salt and fatty foods. Lifestyle causes are usually preventable. For example, a person experiencing acid reflux symptoms after eating a large meal can prevent acid reflux by cutting down portion sizes. Keeping a food diary and learning to avoid foods that are potential acid reflux causes can also help to mitigate the problems associated with acid reflux. Staying away from caffeine, alcohol and smoking is also a way for some addicts.
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