Could marijuana smoking be the cause of GERD?
The effect of marijuana on the
symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease is controversial. A study in 2002
showed that animals given a synthetic marijuana-like substance had an 80%
reduction in transient relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter, which is
felt to be a significant... Read more
I was a long-time
sufferer with heartburn and was diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus a few years
ago. While my symptoms have been under control, I worry about esophageal
cancer. Do any drugs prevent the development of esophageal cancer in patients
with Barrett's esophagus?
It has long been felt
that medications could not... Read more
Q: I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus a few years ago and have been feeling great on Prilosec without any heartburn. My internist suggested I have another endoscopy. Is it really necessary? A: Barrett's esophagus is a condition of the esophagus in which the cells lining the esophagus transform from a pink, squamous cell to a... Read more
Is there a potential relationship between acid reflux and cancer?
The most significant complication of acid reflux disease is esophageal cancer. About 10 percent of patients with acid reflux develop Barrett's esophagus. Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the normal esophagus lining transforms to the normal stomach lining as a... Read more
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