Acid Reflux - Risk Factors
- Heavy meals
- Lying down or bending after a meal
- Eating immediately prior to exercise
- Prior esophageal surgery
- Esophageal stricture (narrowing of the esophagus)
- Cigarette smoking
- Alcohol intake
- Psychological stress
Children with the following conditions are at particular risk for GERD:
- Neurologic impairment
- Food allergies
- Scoliosis
- Frequent vomiting
- Cystic fibrosis
- Digestive disorders






