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Can carbonated beverages cause damage to the stomach pyloric valve and cause it to not close properly? can it also affect ph of intestine over time?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: On the other hand, it may reduce the effectiveness of the gastroesophageal junction (food pipe-stomach) especially for people with reflux symptoms.

Answered 3/10/2014

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