Acid reflux occurs when acid from the stomach leaks back up into the food pipe, or esophagus it is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd). Why is my acid reflux worse when i'm hungry. To manage my gerd i try not to have too much in my stomach at a time i found that eating too much gives really bad reflux this has worked alright for me but a few times i have found that when my stomach is empty my reflux is even worse if i miss a meal, i will have the acid right underneath by adam's apple.
why is my acid reflux worse when i'm hungry