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A 32-year-old male asked:

Have acid reflux. can eat anything w/no flare ups. have bad anxiety tho. whenever i stress my acid flares up bad. will managing stress eliminate acid?

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Dr. Tony Willsonanswered

Family Medicine 19 years experience

Yes: Anxiety and stress frequently can cause increased acid production. Reduce the stress and anxiety and your reflux may improve.

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Please consider a consult with a Psychologist since stress is your major problem

Feb 9, 2015

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