Swallowing air

Hi,

Can swallowing air cause acid reflux?
If so surely the sphincter should be strong enough to stop this from happening.

I have a high demeester score but the consultant thinks this is all caused by me swallowing air. I do tend to belch a lot but this is only since I have had acid reflux before this started I never used to belch.
My sphincter on the tests didn't appear to be weak so what's causing all of this.

Mcedge

Yes. the LES will relax to release this excess pressure just as it does when there is excess gas. this is what a belch is. If there is acid near the LES it could escape. The more the LES has to relax to belch the more it can happen.

Ever have a burp and taste what you ate?

Take care,
Bill