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Does obesity play a role in gastro-oesophageal disease?

Updated: 8/18/2019
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Yes.

Obesity worsens acid reflux and weight loss makes it better. It is thought that increase fat deposits around the middle press down on the stomach and increase intra-abdominal pressure.

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