• Indigestion or heartburn occurs as result of stomach acid flowing back into esophagus – Gastroesophageal reflux • Proper closing of cardiac sphincter prevents acidic content of stomach from flowing back into esophagus
• Indigestion or heartburn occurs as result ofstomach acid flowing back into esophagus– Gastroesophageal reflux• Proper closing of cardiac sphincter preventsacidic content of stomach from flowing backinto esophagus