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5 Acid Reflux Complications You Can’t Ignore
In this video, gastroenterologist Roshini Raj, MD, discusses serious complications that may arise if acid reflux goes untreated.
Written by Brittany Doohan | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on April 5, 2025You've likely experienced heartburn at some point in your life. It affects around 60 million people in the United States at least once a month. While heartburn is a common symptom, frequent acid reflux is not as normal as you think. In fact, frequent heartburn and acid reflux could lead to serious complications.
Getting the proper treatment for acid reflux lowers your risk of getting these complications.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Roshini Raj, MDDr. Raj is a gastroenterologist and associate professor of medicine at NYU School of Medicine, and an attending physician at NYU Langone Medical Center.
References
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (n.d.). Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults.
UpToDate. (2022). Patient education: Acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease) in adults (Beyond the Basics).
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