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Health Encyclopedia: Acid Reflux Complications Symptoms & Erosive Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Complications - Symptoms & Erosive Esophagitis
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Complications
Nearly everyone has an attack of heartburn at some point in their lives. In the vast majority of cases the condition is temporary and mild causing only transient discomfort. If patients develop persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease with frequent relapses, however, and it remains untreated, serious complications may develop over time. They can include the following:
- Erosive esophagitis (severe inflammation in the esophagus).
- Severe narrowing (stricture) of the esophagus.
- Barrett's ...
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