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Can a mild (non life threatening) mallory weiss tear lead to esophagitis? so, if there was a small tear and then laying down after eating a big meal wouldnt have cause esophogitis but since there might have been a small tear its perfect storm?

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A member asked:

Can a mild (non life threatening) mallory weiss tear lead to esophagitis? so, if there was a small tear and then laying down after eating a big meal wouldnt have cause esophogitis but since there might have been a small tear its perfect storm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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