Doctor Alexander Myasnikov told Russians about the dangers of heartburn. So, according to him, it can lead to cancer.
The fact is that due to heartburn, the acidic contents of the stomach enter the esophagus, which, in turn, is fraught with damage to its epithelium.
“If this lasts for years, if this valve is not closed, then the epithelium begins to slowly degenerate,” said the doctor.
Myasnikov noted that if heartburn worriesa person of about five years, then this can provoke the syndrome of "Barrett's esophagus", which is considered a precancerous condition. The specialist advised to regulate heartburn by normalizing the diet, losing weight and special medications.
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