cucciaman OP t1_itvf8p9 wrote on October 26, 2022 at 4:24 PM

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Great question u/emiredlouis !

Acid reflux, commonly referred to as heartburn, happens when stomach acid makes its way into the esophagus.

This can be triggered by many different things, such as acidic/spicy/fatty foods, certain medications (OTC painkillers), stress and anxiety and more.

So in short, try and take note of the foods you’re eating prior to feeling symptoms of heartburn, try to avoid them, and see if this reduces your discomfort. Just keep in mind that foods are not the only possible culprits.

For most people getting a little heartburn after a large meal is not an issue. It’s when this becomes a chronic issue that you should consider consulting a physician.

I’ll include a great article here from Ceders-Sinai with background on acid reflux and some of the potential triggers that are out there.

Hope this helps!