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.
The 47-year-old woman from Sacramento, Calif., tells HuffPost Weird News that she has accepted the title as World's Heaviest Woman so that she can come to terms with the fact that she currently tips the scales at 643 pounds. Potter's amazing story will be featured in the 2012 Guinness World Records, which will be released Sept. 15. The new book will feature a section on Extreme Beauty.. In the past few weeks, two other large ladies -- Susanne Eman and Donna Simpson -- have been said to be vying for the heaviest woman title.