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Why does sitting up improve GERD?

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  1. Dr. Mehmet Oz
     
    Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:
    Sitting up can reduce the amount of acid pressing against the valve that separates the stomach and esophagus, which reduces the amount of acid available to flow backwards up the esophagus. This animation shows how sitting up can improve GERD.






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    Sitting up can reduce the amount of acid pressing against the valve that separates the stomach and esophagus, which reduces the amount of acid available to flow backwards up the esophagus. This animation shows how sitting up can improve GERD. More

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