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4. Causes:
- Weakened oesophageal sphincter
- Increased abdominal pressure
- Hiatal hernia
- Medications
- Food, alcohol or cigarettes
- Nasogastric intubation for more than 4 days
5. Pathophysiologic changes:
- Increased abdominal pressure and oesophageal
irritation.
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