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Is there a possibly to get serious complications from acid reflux?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Like cancer...Yes!: Acid reflux, when chronic, can lead to permanent changes in the esophagus with scarring (strictures), & precancerous tissue (barrett's) that progresses to esophageal malignancy. Chronic exposure of vocal cords to refluxed material can promote asthma, & even laryngeal cancer. Other concerns include eroded teeth, chronic sinusitis, not to mention profoundly altered quality of life for sufferers.

Answered 6/16/2017

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Reflux complications: Reflux can lead to esophageal strictures and even certain types of esophageal cancer. So, yes.

Answered 10/4/2015

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