Of course you know smoking is bad for your health for many reasons but did you know it also causes acid reflux? Nicotine, a key part of tobacco, is thought to relax the ring of muscle in the lower esophagus that keeps acid in the stomach. When that ring relaxes, acid can trickle up and cause that burning sensation.
Smoking can also cause your mouth to make less spit, which might mean more heartburn symptoms.
So add acid reflux syndrome to the list of reasons why you should quit smoking and motivate yourself to quit once and for all!
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