Acid reflux is when acid from inside your stomach flows up into your esophagus and throat. At the entrance to your stomach is a valve, a ring of muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).

Experiencing stress can heighten sensitivity in your esophagus, making you more reactive to even small amounts of stomach acid. Mental health conditions like anxiety and depression are linked to a ...

Acid reflux happens when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus. Eating smaller meals helps prevent acid reflux symptoms. Avoiding smoking may decrease acid reflux frequency. Acid reflux, or ...