A 35-year-old member asked:
How much time does acid reflux last?
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Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 40 years experience
Minutes to years: "Los Angeles classification" is the most widely used system to describe endoscopic appearance of reflux esophagitis &grade its severity. Reflux can be episodic, progressive & recurrent, as well as atypical (laryngopharygneal reflux), even silent. Both acid & nonacid material can variably reflux.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
I have acid reflux. How much time should I wait between meals?
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Dr. Howard Hackanswered
Gastroenterology 34 years experience
Individual guidance: Acid reflux can be partially managed by smaller, more frequent meals. One can also wait for the meal to pass through the stomach, but this timing varies wildly between different people.
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old member asked:
How long does acid reflux last?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sidney Vinsonanswered
Gastroenterology 28 years experience
It depends: You can have a single episode of esophageal reflux or it can be a lifelong disease.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated May 8, 2017
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