Muna Came Down with the Flu

Muna came down with the flu.She experienced severe vomiting, determined to be primarily stomach contents, for three days, and now is having chest pains.She is calling one of her symptoms "heartburn," but reported that it felt as if she had swallowed a small apple whole.Certain that she was having a heart attack, Muna rushed to the doctor.The doctor took her history and symptoms, and reassured her that she only had esophagitis.How did the physician conclude this? Is her blood pH higher or lower than normal?

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Acid reflux irritated the esop...

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