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What foods can cause acid reflux?

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What foods can cause acid reflux?

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Some foods that can cause or make acid reflux worse include caffeine, chocolate, tomatoes, citrus fruits and peppermint. Watch gastroenterologist Roshini Raj, MD, discuss how these foods - as well as rich, fatty meals - can exacerbate acid reflux.

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