Acid Reflux - Is GERD a Hereditary Disease?

The issue of acid reflux as a hereditary condition has not been investigated
very often. However, experts have concluded that genetically
chances of getting this disease heritage account for 50%
Sufferers. They also concluded so far that the remaining 50% is due to diet.

of all digestive diseases in the world, acid reflux disease is considered
the most common. It is estimated that nearly 1 in 5 people who suffer from acid to
regurgitated into the mouth and esophagus and / or heartburn. It is also known
the regular cycle of acid reflux phenomenon gives people a greater risk of
getting cancer of the esophagus.

In July 2003, scientists did not study with 2000 pairs are not identical and
identical twins and found that 43% of the total number who have suffered frequent
gastrointestinal symptoms and the chances of them developing acid reflux, were
suffering or would suffer do to hereditary genetics. However, if the acid
reflux is hereditary or not, there are other major causes. It is known that
There are at least ten possible reasons.

Coffee, tea and other caffeinated beverages account for the first possible
the cause. These problems trigger relaxation of the digestive system and let
stomach contents into the esophagus to recover.

Another possibility is chocolate containing known amounts of theobromine.

This can relax the esophageal sphincter, allowing acid to squirt back
into the esophagus.

fatty and fried foods are another possible culprit. Such foods will remain in
stomach much longer, and reduce the rate of digestion. this causes the
over-filling of the stomach and the risk of regurgitation of food.

Tomatoes and tomato containing foods can also cause acid reflux. again, the
tomatoes, etc. will relax the digestive system.

Alcohol helps to increase the amount of acid in the stomach. It also relaxes
digestive system, greatly increases the risk.

Another troublemaker is smoking tobacco. As cigarette chemicals enter the lungs
and blood, they also impede the ability of the digestive system and
esophagus to work properly.

Meal size is a critical factor. Too big meal fulfills the stomach and
can prevent esophageal sphincter (lower) from the closing. Again, the likelihood
regurgitating food into the esophagus increases.

citric juices and fruit may relax the lower esophagael sphincter. It can also
extra stomach acid.

consumption of food in a few hours before going to bed is a definite trigger.
Once you lie down with a full stomach pressure is increased to lower
esophageal sphincter.

Finally, tight fitting clothes and belts can prevent the digestion. everything
puts pressure on the abdominal area will do the same to the stomach. this will
force food from the stomach into the esophagus i.