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Please do not ignore that heartburn

Dr Allan Rajula, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Aga Khan University Hospital explains the structure of the oesophagus in his clinic.

A heartburn that will just not let up should not be ignored or taken lightly.

It could very well be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which causes the stomach acid and digestive enzymes to leak backwards into the oesophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach).

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