
Suggest Treatment For Severe Heartburn

Question: Is heartburn harmful in long run if uncured?
Brief Answer:
Not always
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Heartburn is due to gastroesophageal reflux commonly called as acid reflux.
In a small percentage of individuals ( about 10 %), it leads to the development of a condition called Barrett's esophagus after a few decades of uncontrolled reflux.
This can in turn lead to cancer in a small percentage of patients ( the risk is 0.2% per year).
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Not always
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Heartburn is due to gastroesophageal reflux commonly called as acid reflux.
In a small percentage of individuals ( about 10 %), it leads to the development of a condition called Barrett's esophagus after a few decades of uncontrolled reflux.
This can in turn lead to cancer in a small percentage of patients ( the risk is 0.2% per year).
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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