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Can fiber supplements cause heartburn?

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Uncommon: Most fiber supplements found in the pharmacy or supermarkets are fairly benign when it comes to causing things like acid reflux.

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Answered 6/12/2017

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I had negative chest x ray, fiber optic laryngoscopes determined laryngitis or GERD but no response to ppi. Dr felt thyroid and didnt think it was concern. Should I have ct or mri of throat? Which is better?

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