Acid reflux, a common ailment characterized by stomach/gut/abdominal acid backing up/flowing into/escaping into the esophagus, can often leave us feeling uncomfortable/awful/terrible. While/Although/Despite its prevalence, many individuals are unaware/blindsided/surprised by the severity/impact/intensity of this condition. It's often misunderstood/

Stomach acid often lead to bad breath, a condition formally known as halitosis. This happens because the acid flows up from your stomach into your esophagus and mouth. When this takes place, it transfers food particles and bacteria with it, which decay. This reaction produces foul-smelling compounds that cause that unpleasant odor in your breath. u