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Been getting acid reflux (felt in neck) daily. indicative of something detrimental? could tea and/or yogurt cause this? 10mg pepcid (famotidine) ac stops it.

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Acid reflux per se: is not detrimental and is treatable..HOWEVER an evaluation by a Gastroenterologist is probably a good idea since some esophageal; disorders need special attention (eg "Barrett's esophogas") Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 10/10/2015

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A member asked:

Been getting acid reflux (felt in neck) daily. indicative of something detrimental? could tea and/or yogurt cause this? 10mg pepcid (famotidine) ac stops it.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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