It can also cause certain body parts to shut down or go into an overdrive. As such acid production may increase. Although there is no concrete evidence, it is believed that acid reflux stress maybe related to anxiety. Stress can magnify the symptoms of an acid reflux too.  

 The reverse passage of gastric contents into the food pipe or esophagus is acid reflux, which is known to cause heartburn. Heartburn is an uncomfortable feeling in the chest - a result of acid reflux. There are various causes of acid reflux which can lead to heartburn.  

 Dysphagia is a situation in which one has Difficulty swallowing. Chronic reflux causes acid to be released into the esophagus which irritates the throat. Due to this, scar tissue may form in the esophagus and narrow it.  

 The acid reflux diet is one which is devoid of certain trigger foods and includes those that are alkaline based. Trigger foods, as the name suggests are those that can cause an acid reflux.  

 Certain foods cause acid reflux symptoms and are known as triggers. These triggers must be avoided or taken in limited quantities to manage acid reflux.