Many things can trigger Acid Reflux / GORD including:

• Smoking
• Caffeine
• Alcohol
• Hiatus Hernia
• Helicobacter Pylori ( a common infection of the stomach)
• Acidic or spicy food and drink
• Large fatty meals
• Obesity
• Stress
• Pregnancy
• Medications (including anti-inflammatories, certain blood pressure medications, sleeping tablets and painkillers)