Acid reflux: Condition which occurs when the acid reflux into the oesophagus exceeds the normal limit. See detailed information below for a list of 26 causes of Acid reflux, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The list below shows some of the causes of Acid reflux mentioned in various sources:
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Subtypes of Acid reflux:
Regurgitation (10 causes), Nasal regurgitation of food, Regurgitation in adults, Regurgitation in infants and children
Symptoms related to Acid reflux:
Achalasia cardia, Alcohol, Asthma (267 causes), Barrett's oesophagus, Chocolates
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