How to Use acid reflux in a Sentence

acid reflux

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  • Allergies, acid reflux, viral and bacterial infections, and smoking can all cause a cobblestone throat.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 Sep. 2024
  • Keep in mind that your acid reflux might not be caused by caffeine.
    — Ayana Underwood, SELF, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Antacids are generally the drug of choice to treat mild acid reflux.
    — Denise Mann, Health, 3 May 2024
  • The back pain, heartburn, acid reflux and insomnia are no joke!
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
  • What may be more surprising is the gut-healthy role of hydration for folks with acid reflux.
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Sep. 2024
  • An acidic drink such as lemon water can cause heartburn, especially for those who are prone to acid reflux.
    — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 May 2024
  • Avoid spicy foods and sugary carbs; acid reflux and blood glucose crashes don’t make for pleasant wakeups.
    — Matt Fuchs, TIME, 11 June 2024
  • The blast destroys Godzilla's head, causing the heat ray's energy to tear its body apart — kind of like a lizard experiencing acid reflux.
    — EW.com, 11 June 2024
  • Stomach acids from frequent vomiting or acid reflux can also be a problem.
    — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
  • Antacids can immediately treat acid reflux, while H2 antagonists and PPIs take some time to work.
    — Denise Mann, Health, 3 May 2024
  • This can manifest as stomach pain, bloating, acid reflux, or nausea.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The primary way baking soda could be helpful for issues such as acid reflux is by neutralizing acid.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
  • The most common signs of acid reflux include heartburn and regurgitation.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Heartburn can be experienced for many reasons, but it's usually caused by acid reflux.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Though many people talk about acid reflux and heartburn synonymously, acid reflux is actually the cause, and heartburn is one symptom.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Johnston said doctors and patients may be inclined to dismiss symptoms like acid reflux as harmless, which can delay diagnoses.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Excess green tea consumption may also cause nausea or acid reflux, Ghoneim notes, especially for those who are sensitive to tea.
    — Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Signs of an imbalanced environment in the gut span bloating, constipation, acid reflux, skin issues, and poor mental health.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Antacids are medications that can be purchased over-the-counter (OTC) and are used to treat conditions associated with excess stomach acid, such as heartburn, acid reflux, and sour stomach.
    — Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
  • Peptic ulcers are open sores on the inside of the stomach, while acid reflux is a condition that occurs when stomach acid moves up into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation known as heartburn.
    — Laura Schober, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Most of their feedback was welcomed while the occasional odd comment provided comic relief in between acid reflux.
    — Lindzi Scharf, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
  • Occasional acid reflux is usually not something to be concerned about.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Feb. 2024
  • This procedure involves wrapping the stomach's upper portion to the esophagus's lower end, helping strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to reduce acid reflux.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 July 2024
  • Even some successful operations can lead to a lifetime of stomach cramps and debilitating acid reflux.
    — Aimee Ortiz, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2023
  • No one had any of the specialty brands made for premature infants like ours or for babies with other special needs, such as those who were lactose intolerant, those with acid reflux, or infants with other special dietary needs.
    — Martha Gershun and Rosa Delauro, STAT, 2 May 2024
  • Eating too close to bedtime has been associated with acid reflux, disrupting digestion, and interfering with blood sugar (all of which could cause poor nighttime rest).
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Instead, many new cases are found in people with chronic acid reflux or infections with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, which can cause inflammation in the stomach.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2024
  • However, coffee affects everyone differently, and for some people, the beverage can cause acid reflux or stomach pain.
    — Julia Landwehr, Health, 10 Jan. 2024
  • In fact, consuming adequate amounts of collagen might just help improve everything from digestion to acid reflux to abdominal pain.
    — Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 12 June 2024
  • However, evidence for using apple cider vinegar for acid reflux has been mostly anecdotal.
    — Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 May 2024

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