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Would it be acceptable to go to the er for acid reflux?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Acid reflux: If symptoms are severe enough & remedies not relieving them, yes.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 6/17/2017

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