Dr. Shivaram Prasad Singh discusses the reasons and symptoms of GERD and explains the role of stress in aggravating the disease
It might be surprising to know that the majority of people suffering from chronic anxiety and stress have complaints of severe acid reflux and heartburn. Stress or anxiety once in a while does not pose much concern, but stress over some time can have deleterious effects on our bodies. Additionally, stress is directly correlated to acidity, implying the more stressed a person is, he/she will experience the symptoms of acid reflux or heartburn to a greater extent.