Stress and anxiety can both cause acid reflux, and you may also find that struggling with the symptoms of long-term reflux can lead to you feeling stressed.

If you think this may be the case, speak to your doctor for help managing your mental health. They may suggest counselling or CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy).

Treatments like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole can be used to alleviate your symptoms while you tackle the underlying cause

Although all of our content is written and reviewed by healthcare professionals, it should not be substituted for or used as medical advice. If you have any questions about your health, please speak to your doctor.

Authored Jan 06, 2022 by Joseph Issac, MPharm
Reviewed Jan 06, 2022 by Prabjeet Saundh, MPharm
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