<human>:  What are the common causes of acid reflux?
<bot>: Common causes of acid reflux include eating certain foods or beverages that are known to trigger symptoms, such as fatty or fried foods, citrus fruits, chocolate, tomatoes, garlic, caffeine, and alcohol. Eating large meals and lying down soon after can also cause acid reflux, as can being overweight, eating close to bedtime, and consuming certain medications.