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If you have heartburn everyday can it cause problems?
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Acid reflux: Having heartburn long time can affect your food pipe and stomach. Its important to improve dietary habits to improve heartburn. Use of caffeine, acidic foods (onions, tomatoes, peppermint, citrus fruits), anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, fried foods, large portion meals, late evening meals are all not good and can cause or worsen heartburn leading to ulcers in stomach.
Answered 5/29/2017
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Eventually it can: lead to complications. Complications from GERD could include development of esophagitis, or possible a peptic (esophageal) stricture. Barrett's esophagus can sometimes lead to esophageal cancer.
Answered 10/16/2017
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