Millions of Britons on acid reflux drugs unnecessarily as doctor warns of 'profound' long-term risks

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Approximately two-thirds of individuals believed to be suffering from acid reflux do not actually have the condition, a landmark study by the Functional Gut Clinic has revealed.The research found that 66 per cent of those tested displayed normal acid exposure levels, suggesting widespread misdiagnosis across the country.Prof Anthony Hobson, the clinic's director, said: "It suggests that there could be a significant number of patients in the UK who have been misdiagnosed with GORD."With an estimated 10 million adults currently taking medication for persistent gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, the findings indicate that roughly six million Britons may be receiving unnecessary treatment.

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