A member asked:

Why do i get heartburn/acid reflux during sex when my legs are up and pushing on my stomach? this only just recently started happening.

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Dr. David Krulak answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pressure: The position you describe would increase intraabdominal pressure. That pressure is apparently enough to push some of the stomach acid into the esophagus and cause your symptoms.

Answered 7/13/2014

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