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I have heard about bacteria that can cause problems. Do these contribute to reflux?
The bacterium is called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).  This is a common bacterium that infects the stomach and may cause about 10% of people with the bacterium to develop an ulcer.  As a rule, one does not look for H. pylori in the setting of reflux.
 


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