If left untreated, this chronic exposure of stomach acid can lead to a number of problems, including ulcers, strictures, daily pain or discomfort, and difficulty swallowing. It can even lead to changes in the cells lining the esophagus, a syndrome known as Barrettâs esophagus.
She was the worldâs tallest woman, but she had a tragically short life. Yao Defen, who measured a gigantic 7ft 8in (2.36m), passed away last month aged just 40, it emerged today. At her peak, she also weighed over 31st (200kg) and had size 26ft. Scroll down for video. The world's tallest women Yao Defen stood at 7ft 8in tall before she died aged 40.
Yao Defen holds the record for being the tallest woman in the world by the Guinness World Records. Standing at 7 feet 8 inches tall or 2.33 meters, she weighed 395 pounds and a size 26 feet. She became this very tall due to a tumour in her pituitary gland. She died on November 13, 2012 at the age of 40.