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What is the cause of acid reflux in a 20 year old?

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

GERD : The most common cause of acid reflux are GERD associated with Histamine Hernia in patient that eating a lot.

Answered 5/11/2016

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