muscular valve called the lower esophageal sphincter. This valve opens when you eat to allow food to enter the stomach and then closes to prevent stomach acids from flowing back up.
Unfortunately, this small valve can sometimes weaken and malfunction, allowing stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus and throat. This causes a burning sensation in the chest, sour-tasting stomach fluids, difficulty swallowing, a sore throat, and mucus buildup.
The causes of acid reflux
Studies and personal experience show that acid reflux is often caused by an incorrect
