No. Acid reflux is not contagious nor is it hereditary.
Stress can be a factor with this + my wife tells me I eat too quick!
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the abbreviation meaning acid reflux.
The use of alcohol is associated with an increased incidence of acid reflux disease
In order to accurately select a diet that helps with your acid reflux, start a diary of foods that you eat and note the ones that cause reflux. You should always seek the help of our doctor before starting a new diet or treatment plan.
There are multiple websites that can help you find a diet for someone with acid reflux disease. Some of these websites are: www.mayoclinic.com, www.diet.com, and www.myalli.com. All three sites offer great diet ideas for someone with acid reflux disease.
Some symptoms of acid reflux disease are the regurgitation of food, difficulty swallowing, coughing, wheezing, and chest pain. Occasional acid reflux can be treated with over-the-counter medication such as Tums, Pepcid AC, and Prilosec OTC. However, if signs and symptoms worsen, see your doctor.
Acid Reflux is referred to as GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) but it is most commonly known as heartburn (symptom of reflux).
Yes, you can smoke, but smoking can aggravate acid reflux, so you may not want to.
There are several variations of the anit-reflux diet out there. They all basically are designed to provide you with a meal plan that deals with acid reflux disease as much as possible. http://www.livestrong.com/article/86298-antireflux-diet/
Gastroesophageal reflux, which can lead to esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus.
Acid reflux disease in sometimes known as GERD. For your convenience, I have provided a link that shoud help you manage acid reflux disease: n.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods1.htm