There are many factors that may contribute towards production of excessive stomach acid and in turn, acid reflux including:
- Eating habits such as large meals, eating too quickly and eating on the go
- Certain foods such as peppermint, chocolate, spices, hot drinks, coffee
- Psychological factors such as stress and anxiety
- Smoking
- Pregnancy
- Heavy drinking
- Obesity
- Tight clothing and belts
- Posture: bending over, sitting hunched up, lying down
- Side effects of certain medications
