Does anyone know why excess stomach acid is caused?
There are lots of causes, I have been suffering with a heatis hernia for over 2 years now, Mostly caused by stress or anxiety but there is a bug under the Latin name of helobactre pylori ( not sure if that is the exact spelling) which can cause a mass production of stomach acids, but also different foods and stomach ulcers can also make it worse. IF you are suffering from this i suggest going to your GP ASAP and make sure u also ask for the pylori test. If you catch it now after a course of ranitadine and possibly some anti biotics it should clear up before like myself you end up with a heatis hernia for life.. I now have to sleep on four pillows to keep my head up so as to stop the acid reflux. Also Drinking and smoking really aren’t good for it, especially drinks like white wine and cider are definite no No’s!