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Does your heartburn strike most often after exercise?

By , About.com GuideNovember 8, 2006

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Exercise is rarely the cause of heartburn if a person doesn't suffer from chronic heartburn otherwise. But some exercises can induce episodes of acid reflux. Acid reflux happens because the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is loose, opens inappropriately and allows stomach contents to back up into the esophagus. Acid reflux usually happens during certain types of exercise, not necessarily during all exercise.

Find exercise tips in this article about heartburn and exercise

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