are there environmental causes for acid reflux?

[SpottieDottie]

Just that really, whenever I am away on holiday I have no acid reflux but within a day of being home it starts again. It's been the case for the last four years now.

[Lisad1975]

Stress ?
Mine started after a rather stressful period in my life and strangely so did my sisters tho hers is far worse than mine.

[SpottieDottie]

I had wondered about that, holidays are generally relaxing compared to at home and it can't be the food as I'm sensible at home whereas on holiday I eat whatever I like.
Not sure how I can fix it though! Work is quite stressful most days.

[HopeClearwater]

What do you drink at work? Coffee?

[Pobblewhohasnotoes]

Stress is one of the causes of my mum's reflux.

[SpottieDottie]

Water during the day and one cup of coffee in the mornings - the same as on holiday.

[gingeroots]

Anyone with ongoing acid reflux should discuss it with their GP .

For years I thought reflux was just one of those things but I ended up with oesphageal cancer . Reflux is a big risk factor as the acid damages the lining of the throat .

OP - do you wear looser clothes on holiday ,eat in a more relaxed fashion,sleep with more pillows ? Might make a difference .

[susiedaisy]

I reckon it's the water

[SpottieDottie]

Oh, I didn't know that, I'll see the GP, I tend to wear the same clothes as I can wear casual clothes at work. I probably,relax over meals more though.

[Parietal]

my dad once got it every time he stayed in a particular relatives house. when they threw out the old guest bed & got a new one, he never had it again. must have been some allergy to the bed?

[chockbic]

Mine can get worse depending on the mattress, so could be that.

[Superworm]

I had terrible reflux for years. It was much better abroad especially Asia and South America. I was diagnosed with coeliac disease and the lower gluten content in their diets helped .