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Lost 10 pounds (175 to 165) over the last year with persistent acid reflux at night. face thinner than ever. 31 y.o., 5'11" cancer?
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No not really: Acid reflux can interfere with eating well. But it is easy to treat it with regular use of antacids. You can ask your doctor to prescribe a good antacid...Drugs like zantac (ranitidine) and Pepcid are available over the counter but more potent drugs like Prilosec or Omeprazole are highly effective and will completely control the acid problems.
Answered 1/16/2016
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