You might be wondering what is causing you to feel a burning sensation down your throat.

You might also be wondering why you have chest pains or suddenly taste food in your mouth when you have not even eaten for hours.

If it’s not food you taste in your mouth, it could be acid.

Either way, you could be suffering from acid reflux.

Four of the most common reasons why you might end up with acid reflux include LES malfunction, esophagus abnormality, stomach malfunction and a hiatus hernia.