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Can stress cause gerd or acid reflex?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: People can certainly develop increased acid productions leading to a "stress" ulcer and increased indigestion, acid reflux, etc.

Answered 4/7/2014

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