Acid reflux is a common problem experienced by most people occasionally but some people have acid reflux more than twice a week. Called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) this chronic form of acid reflux can lead to serious health problems if not treated. GERD is a digestive disorder in which the stomach's contents flow back up into the esophagus causing heartburn or acid indigestion. Acid reflux is widely assumed to be triggered by certain foods or stressful situations. However several studies have indicated that not just environmental factors but genetic factors can also contribute to acid reflux. This means inherit genes