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Professor Laurence Lovat
London Gastroenterology Centre
How common is acid reflux?
Professor Laurence Lovat states that acid reflux is incredibly common, as approximately 4 in 10 people suffer with heartburn once a month, and 1 in 10 suffer from it every week.
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About 4 in 10 people will suffer with heartburn every month, and 1 in 10 suffer with it every week, so acid reflux is very common. In fact, every GP will see one case of acid reflux in every single surgery they do every day, so it's probably one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor.