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Is gerd can also cause dizziness and light sensitivity and shortness of breath? i am suffering from acid reflux.
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GERD: A burning sensation in your chest or chest pain, dysphagia and dry cough, but not dizziness and shortness of breath. See your health care provider for complete examination and tests. Good luck.
Answered 8/30/2014
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