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 tallest woman in the history is Zeng Jinlian from China. Her height was 2.48m(8ft 1Â½ in) and she died at the age of just 17 years. The shortest living human on earth is Chandra Bahadur Dangi from Nepal and his recorded height is .546m (1ft 9 Â½ in).