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A member asked:

Can drinking straight apple cider vinegar cause trauma to the esophagus? been having trouble swallowing since i thought it would help my reflux!

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

DGL is used to: help with acid reflux and is safe. If you take licorice that is not DGL, over time it can raise your blood pressure. Please consult w/your doc. Peace and good health. Apple cider vinegar needs to be diluted w/water. Too strong otherwise. DGL is simplest.

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Answered 3/9/2018

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Can drinking Apple cider vinegar cause damage in eyes , I drink one quarter cup of that each day , then I noticed all arround the eye area , its circled very dark red , ,then Im tearing up a lot ? Would that dry my eyes ? I have thyroid eye desease?

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Suffering from acid reflux-bad breath, regurgitation. Ppis, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, antiacids don't work. Solutions ?

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