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Tobacco smoke contains over 50 known carcinogens, tar, carbon monoxide and many other chemicals, so cutting this out is what allows the body to begin to recover

The highest risks were of stroke and esophageal cancer, with a conservative estimate suggesting an increase in incidence of 2-16%

The following are contributing factors that weaken or relax the lower esophageal sphincter, making gastric reflux worse: Lifestyle : Use of alcohol or cigarettes, obesity, poor posture (slouching) Medications : Calcium channel blockers, theophylline (Tedral, Hydrophed, Marax, Bronchial, Quibron), nitrates, antihistamines Diet : Fatty and fried foods, chocolate, garlic and onions, drinks with caffeine, acidic foods such as citrus fruits and tomatoes, spicy foods, mint flavorings Eating habits : Eating large meals, eating quickly or soon before bedtime Other medical conditions : Hiatal hernia, pregnancy, diabetes, rapid weight gain Hiatal hernia is a condition where the upper part of the stomach protrudes through the opening in the diaphragm where the esophagus passes through to its connection with the stomach