Gastroenterologist Questions Gerd

Can alcohol consumption be the reason behind my GERD?

I've been suffering from GERD for the past 2 months, and I've also been drinking a lot of alcohol in these past 3 months. Could my consumption of alcohol cause my GERD to flare up?

2 Answers

Yes, drinking alcohol is not going to be helpful for acid reflux. You should stop the alcohol.
Absolutely, it can.