Question: which diseases are risk factors for developing gastroesophageal reflux disease?
Answer: Take certain medicines such as those used for asthma , high blood pressure , or depression . Have a hiatal hernia —The top part of the stomach presses up into the chest. ...  Are pregnant—Places higher amounts of pressure on the stomach. ...  Are overweight —This adds more pressure on the stomach. Smoke—Weakens the LES.