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Can acid reflux be a menopause symptom?

Can acid reflux be a menopause symptom?

A good question on International Reflux Day

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Clarissa Kristjansson
Nov 09, 2022
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Can acid reflux be a menopause symptom?
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Digestive problems can be part of our menopause experience. About 12 years ago I started to have bouts of acid reflux and heartburn to the point that the pain would shoot up under my armpits.

Studies have shown that menopausal women are three times as likely to suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) than premenopausal women or men.

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