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Can acid reflux cause weight gain?
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Obesity causes it: Obesity often causes gastric reflux. This is due to high pressure in the abdomen (like a pregnant person). But, reflux doesn't cause obesity.
Answered 9/10/2019
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No - but...: Gaining excess weight can contribute to acid reflux. Acid reflux doesn't cause weight gain.
Answered 9/11/2019
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