"If the underlying problem that is causing your heartburn, is not corrected it can develop into a condition much more serious. Simple heartburn if left untreated can lead to "esophagitis", in which the "acidic stomach fumes" and sometimes the actual liquid acid itself reflux into the esophagus and cause it to become inflamed and ulcerated.
At the lower end of the esophagus where it enters the stomach, there is a strong muscular ring called the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES). The LES should remain tightly closed, except to allow food and liquid to pass into the stomach. However if the LES is damaged and swollen it will not remain tightly closed, and you will have reflux on a regular basis.
This reflux condition is known by the medical community as GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Approximately 1 in 10 people with GERD develop a condition called Barrett’s Esophagus. Barrett’s esophagus can be serious and possibly lead to cancer of the esophagus."
according to the author, most medicines prescribed cures the symptoms for short term only, and doesn't solve the root cause, hence re-occurrences are common. but the irritating part is that the author requires readers to buy his ebook to teach them how to deal with the root cause of heartburns and acid reflux. grrr... and wads more irritating - online websites tend to contradict each other in terms of food to take n avoid, thou they both make sense at times...
plsplspls, i dun want any complications. i don't want pain. i had enough of seeing relatives suffering and/or dying from cancers. i dun like deaths either. people, pls pray for me...