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If left untreated for a long period of time, the acid produced in severe cases of acid reflux (also known as GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease) can damage the soft tissue inside the throat and the esophagus. For more information, here is a great resource: http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/default.htm
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 6y agoAcid reflux can lead to the development of Barret's esophagus. Barret's esophagus is a metaplastic change of the lower 3rd of the esophagus in which the stratified squamous epithelial lining of the esophagus is replaced with gastric epithelial lining of simple columner cells which has the tendency to bear the effects of acid reflux.
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∙ 11y agoYes untreated it can damage the oesophagus. It can cause inflammation, ulceration, strictures giving rise to difficulty in swallowing, bleeding and anaemia.
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Why does silent acid reflux cause damage to the throat and not the esophagus?
The throat is the esophagus. It is not protected from contact with the stomach acid so it is eroded.
How can throwing up cause damage to your esophagus?
Stomach acid can cause damage to one's teeth. It can also irritate the esophagus, which in the case of acid reflux, can permanently change the cellular makeup (Barret's Disease) of the esophagus.
When stomach acid leaks into the esophagus does it result in acid reflux?
Yes, that is normal acid reflux. There is also Silent Acid Reflux where instead of being in your esophagus causing heartburn, it goes straight up into your throat. This can cause vocal cord damage since the stomach acid is splashing up onto your vocal cords.
What is severe acid reflux?
Severe acid reflux can lead to esophagitis. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Muscles in the lower esophagus normally prevent stomach acid from coming back up into the esophagus, but when a person suffers from mild, moderate or severe acid reflux, the muscles do not stop the acid from entering the esophagus and this stomach acid can cause pain and inflammation of the esophagus, which is caused esophagitis. Managing acid reflux disease is all about preventing acid from leaking back up into the esophagus.
Is acid reflux a bad thing?
Well, acid reflux is definitely not a good thing. It can kill you by acid rising to your esophagus and burning it.
What is upward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus called?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
What is the medical term meaning acid backing up into the esophagus?
Gastroesophageal reflux, which can lead to esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus.
What is acid reflex disease?
Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the esophagus becomes irritated or inflamed because of acid backing up from the stomach. The esophagus lies just behind the heart, so the term heartburn was coined to describe the sensation of acid burning the esophagus.
What is the name of the burning sensation due to irritation caused by stomach acid backing up into the 'esophagus'?
Acid Reflux, or Gastroesophageal reflux if you prefer.
How does acid reflux affect the esophagus?
I have no idea, please could someone answer?
Can you die from acid that burns in your tummy?
If you have severe acid reflux, that means acid from your stomach comes up your esophagus. That could cause occasional vomiting. It can cause damage to your esophagus over time. If you suspect you have severe or mild acid reflux, you should see a doctor. You stomach makes a new layer of mucus every 2 weeks so it won't digest itself.
What are effects of reflux acid?
The acid burns through the lining of the esophagus. It is sometimes called Heartburn.
