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Is it okay to drink lemon water with salt in case of acid reflux?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Safe, not helpful: It's safe, but not likely to be helpful. In fact it might worsen symptoms.

Dr Hashemi agreed

Answered 8/16/2014

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