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.
5 Wassiliki Calliandji: 7 foot 6Â½ inches. Wassiliki Calliandji was known as the Greek Giantess. She is believed to have been the tallest women ever, at the time of her life, standing a reported 7 foot 6Â½ inches â although newspapers simply claimed her to be ânearly eight foot tallâ. She seems to have been a typical acromegalic giant with long limbs and excessively large hands and feet.