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Summary: Acid indigestion is most commonly caused by foods, such as spicy foods and alcohol, although weight gain can also be a factor. Learn about medications that are prescribed for acid indigestion with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid indigestion.
Dr. Miguel J. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Rodriguez graduated from the School of Medicine of the National University...read more
"Hello! I'm Dr. Miguel Rodriguez. I'm a gastroenterologist at Miami Gastroenterology Consultance in Miami, Florida. The most common causes of acid indigestion is what we eat. If we have spicy foods, we expect to have some symptoms of acid indigestion. The consumption of alcohol, it's spirits such as red wine, rum and whiskey can also promote that. Some medications that are prescribed for other conditions such as anti-hypertensive can also promote some acid reflux as a consequence of it's use. At the same time, if we wear tight fitting clothes, if we use tight garments, if we have gain weight, usually more than 20 pounds in a relatively short period of time, sedentary lifestyle and also if we actually snore at nights can also be signs of a reflux disease."
eHow Article: Acid Indigestion Causes
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