Can acidity kill you?
My father passed away due to complications from severe stomach issues, and now I also have constant acidity. I'm really scared. Can very bad acidity actually be fatal or 'kill you'?
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6 answers
4 months ago
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Acidity itself is not directly fatal, but untreated chronic acid reflux (GERD) can cause severe complications over many years. My doctor explained that constant acid exposure can damage the esophagus lining, leading to ulcers or a condition called Barrett's esophagus. It's important to treat it properly.
7 months ago
Acidity itself isn't fatal, but many people mistake actual heart-related chest pain for simple gas or acidity. For your own safety, if you ever feel sudden, severe chest pain radiating to your arm or jaw, go to a hospital immediately instead of taking an antacid.
7 months ago
Oh god, please don't stress too much! Acidity definitely won't kill you, it just feels super uncomfortable and scary sometimes. Just drink some cold water, have your meals on time, and talk to a doctor if it's bothering you daily.
7 months ago
While acidity won't suddenly kill you, ignoring chronic symptoms is a huge mistake. I ignored severe burning for months thinking it was just gastric issues, and ended up with painful bleeding ulcers. Please get yourself checked by a doctor if you have persistent symptoms.
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5 months ago
No, regular acidity is not fatal, though it causes a lot of discomfort. Correcting your diet by avoiding fried foods, tea, and sleeping right after meals can resolve most of it. But if you have severe chest pain, always get it checked immediately as it can be mistaken for acidity.
4 months ago
I used to get such intense chest burn that I genuinely panicked thinking it was something life-threatening. But once I got it checked, it was just regular reflux due to my late-night work shifts. Changing my dinner timing completely fixed it for me.