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My mom and i got into a massive fight tonight and when she went to go to bed, she got bad acid reflux and threw up. can this happen from stress?
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Yes: stress can increase the acid production in your stomach, which can lead to acid reflux, especially when laying down.
Answered 3/17/2015
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