Acidity & Indigestion
Common lifestyle health issue
What is acid reflux ?
Acid reflux is a common condition that features a burning pain, known as heartburn, in the lower chest area. It happens when stomach acid flows back up into the food pipe.
Fast facts on acid reflux
Here are some key points about acid reflux.
- Acid reflux is also known as heartburn, acid indigestion, or pyrosis.
- It happens when some of the acidic stomach contents go back up into the esophagus.
- Acid reflux creates a burning pain in the lower chest area, often after eating.
- Lifestyle risk factors include obesity and smoking.
Risk Factors
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is diagnosed when acid reflux occurs more than twice a week.
Other risk factors are more easily controlled:
- obesity
- smoking (active or passive)
- low levels of physical exercise
- medications, including drugs for asthma, calcium-channel blockers, antihistamines, painkillers, sedatives, and antidepressants.

Heartburn, Acid Reflux, GERD-GI Clinic, Canada
Side Effects Of Antacids

Highly Recommended Products
Chlorophyll
Alkaline Mineral Water Bottle
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.