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ranma_one_half t1_j67sjog wrote

It can. But it's more likely to go up. Every heard of GERD?
Also when you throw up a part of your stomach acid comes up too. Being bulimic is hell on your teeth and esophagus.

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WordsNumbersAndStats t1_j684svb wrote

Repeated reflux of gastric juice can also cause reflux laryngitis - a voice disorder caused by inflammation of the larynx (voice box) by the acid. The patient will have hoarseness but may be unaware of the reflux (no burning sensation as with GERD or run of the mill heartburn).

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