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Don't wear tight clothes

By Sharon Gillson, About.com

Updated May 13, 2008

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Clothing that fits tightly around the abdomen will squeeze the stomach, forcing food up against the LES, and cause food to reflux into the exophagus. Clothing that can cause problems include tight-fitting belts and slenderizing undergarments.

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