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

Answered 2/10/2015

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