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Stress and acid reflux
I had a Nissen fundoplication surgery for acid reflux . And the surgery was good and the wrap is good and intact . Even after that after I eat I have throat irritation . My dr says it's psychological and because of stress . Yes I agree I am lot of stress and depression I have lost in talking to others , no sense of eating food . My question is can stress really cause acid reflux.
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Yes, stress may lead to acid reflux
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Dr. L C Sunda
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Yes ,
It’s possible.Emotional stress can increase acid production in the stomach, aggravating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In people with GERD, the lower esophageal sphincter muscle (which acts as a door between the stomach and the esophagus) doesn't work
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