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Can asbestos exposure impact the digestive sys.. i was xposed 3mo ago briefly and now i have a lot of belching/ burning/ chest pain all after exposre.

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Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Probably not.: Most cases of asbestos exposure are asymptomatic.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2013

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A member asked:

Can asbestos exposure impact the digestive sys.. i was xposed 3mo ago briefly and now i have a lot of belching/ burning/ chest pain all after exposre.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

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