Acidity is something most of us deal with from time to time. It happens when stomach acid or bile irritates the lining of the food pipe, leading to discomfort. Image Credit: Pexels Common symptoms ...

Without reducing this pressure, the risk of the sphincter failing increases, allowing stomach acid to flow back into the food pipe. Ensuring a person’s stomach empties effectively may also ...

In LPR, stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. When these acids contact the food pipe and vocal cords, irritation, discomfort, and burning can occur. LPR can develop in infants and adults ...