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Is heartburn serious?

In most cases heartburn is not serious and simply causes discomfort and annoyance. In long-term cases though, the continuous acid reflux can damage the lining of your esophagus. If you have heartburn for more than 10 years, it may put you at higher risk of esophageal cancer.

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Author: Jonathan Meddings BMedLabSc (Hons)
First answered: 06 Oct 2014
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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Category: Barrett’s esophagus

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