9 acid reflux triggers that may not be so obvious

Rich food and booze may be common culprits, but acid reflux triggers aren’t always obvious, reports Abi Jackson.

Excess acid can build up in the stomach after a heavy, fatty meal.

WE most commonly think of acid reflux in terms of heartburn — that nasty, burning sensation in the stomach, oesophagus and sometimes back of the throat, often accompanied by a horrible taste in the mouth, which can be painful and distressing.