What is acid reflux disease? What causes it? What structures of the digestive system are involved?

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A digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining. This is a chronic disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining. Acid reflux and heartburn more than twice a week may indicate GERD.Symptoms include burning pain in the chest that usually occurs after eating and worsens when lying down.Relief from lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications is usually temporary. Stronger medication may be needed.

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Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows up into the esophagus.

It is caused by a weakened muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that opens and closes to let food and liquid into the stomach.

The weakened muscle relaxes, allowing stomach acid to flow into the esophagus.

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