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Scientists have discovered any serious complications from acid reflux?
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Debatable: There is an increase chance of a condition known as barrett's esophagus, and you can get strictures (scarring causing narrowing). There may be a link between barrett's and esophageal cancer.
Answered 8/20/2013
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