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When stomach acid flows back into the food pipe, it is called reflux.
When stomach acid flows back into the food pipe, it is called reflux. It causes heartburn or acid reflux - pain behind the breastbone that frequently occurs when lying down is typical. A change in diet and losing weight, if applicable, can often provide symptom relief.
Occasional reflux of stomach contents is harmless and does not cause any persistent symptoms. When this happens over years, however, complications such as stricture, ulcers or cancer are possible.
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