Is it acid reflux or is it a sphinter muscle problem?...

[Powersthatbe]

...How can you have too much acid in your stomach? I feel that the muscles (sphincter) are becoming not as elastic as to hold in the acid, and it leaks into the throat.

[fdm215]

Acid Reflux occurs when the sphincter doesn't close properly. It should be a one-way valve that keeps acids from backing up into the esophagus. Perhaps you should visit your doctor and have him/her take a look. May need an upper GI scope to see what's going on.

[klizzy]

yes it can be to much acid in the stomach im 15 and i have acid reflux alot and my ped said its not normal for teens my age but he said it can happen from certain foods or liquids! good luck try these pills called acid reducers they are great!

[K H]

If you think you might have acid reflux, you should see a doctor soon. Without medication the acid damages your esophagus and ultimately requires surgery.

[MensaMan]

The problem is not too much acid in the stomach. The problem is when the acid leaves your stomach and goes else where.

[greenmay]

acid reflux is a sphincter muscle problem. the muscle that closes your stomach or the gastroesophageal junction keeps the acid in and if it doesn't do it's job you have reflux. its not necessarily about them being elastic or not its more to do with whats going on in your stomach, like if you have too much acid production or if anatomically there is something wrong like a hernia

[The Doc]

Heartburn has many causes. They can be classified into 2 categories:1)Weakness of the Lower Eosophagus Sphincter (LES)2)Too much acid into the stomachYou can learn more by visiting this website:http://www.refluxacidheartburn.com/heartburn-causes.html