It may definitely be due to acid reflux, especially if associated with hiatus hernia. Hiatus hernia is a condition when a part of stomach herniates into the chest cavity through a weak spot in the diaphragm.
Next Steps
Please have regular meals and avoid spicy food . Avoid smoking and alcohol if you are habituated to. Raise the head end of bed for the time being. You may consult me online on Practo for further management if necessary .