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The Lower Esophageal Spincter and Heartburn
By admin | November 21, 2008
Having heartburn is typically one of the symptoms to a gastroesophageal acid reflux disease, which is a serious condition in which stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. It is usually caused by lying down after a big meal, smoking, drinking alcohol, and other activities that cause the lower esophageal sphincter to relax. The lower esophageal sphincter is one of the muscles connecting the stomach to the esophagus and acts as a gateway for food to go into the stomach. It is important in preventing stomach acid from going back up the esophagus, but if it is relaxed, the muscle does not do much of anything to prevent the acid reflux.
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