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When Heartburn Strikes

Dr Saravana Kumar Karunanathy, Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, ParkCity Medical Centre

11-Jun-19 16:05

When Heartburn Strikes

That burning sensation in your chest or a sour taste in the back of your mouth – it’s a familiar feeling for many. But are you in the habit of brushing it off? Maybe you think you’ve just eaten too much spicy food? You may want to think twice – heartburn is a sign of acid reflux, which could progress into something more serious if it is left untreated. Dr Saravana Kumar Karunanathy, Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist from ParkCity Medical Centre joins us to explain more.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  Health Policy,  Diseases and Conditions,  Mental Health,  Healthy Living,  Fitness,  Science,  Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:  Ramsay sime darby,  Heartburn,  Reflux,  Indigestion,  Oesophagus,  Cancer, 


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