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I'm wondering why are there so many people all off sudden with acid reflux disease?
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Sleep disorders: Obstructive sleep apnea can contribute to acid reflux by causing a vacuum in the esophagus and reversal of acid from the stomach to the esophagus.
Answered 6/2/2013
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