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How long dose it take of not treting heart burn and reflux can it damage my esophagus if it happens every day?

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Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Not really clear...: Not everyone who has heartburn gets esophageal damage & not every episode of reflux is acid-related. Consider a trial of acid-blocker medication as well as of anti-reflux behavior & diet restrictions (see earlier healthtap answers). About half of gastroesophageal reflux patients suffer gastroesophageal reflux-related esophageal disease--progressively redness, erosions, ulcers, stricture, barrett's.

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Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

How long dose it take of not treting heart burn and reflux can it damage my esophagus if it happens every day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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