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A member asked:
Can a person get heartburn after a episode os stomach flu? did not having any vomiting during flu so no esphogus irritation. tum & vinigar no help
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Yes, it's possible : This can happen if you have had a cold, and your nutritional status is reduced, and if you had any alcohol, or other irritants to your stomach. Also if you're not hydrating well, or eating spicy foods, or anything else challenging your digestion, you can easily have heartburn occurring. Digestion is temporarily affected by the stomach flu, so make sure that you are taking probiotics to rebuild your system.
Answered 3/12/2018
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