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 result of long-term acid exposure. Over time, approximately 10 percent of patients with Barrett's esophagus go on to develop esophageal cancer. Once Barrett's...
Q: I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus a few years ago and have been feeling great on Prilosec without any heartburn. My internist... Read more »
According to along term study done in Norway the incidence of acid reflux has increased by 50% in the last ten years (1). The study... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs in up to 50% of pregnant women. As in the non-pregnant patients, reflux occurs when there is a... Read more »
I recently reached menopause and was started on hormone replacement therapy and have noticed an increase in heartburn. Is there any... Read more »
In Part I and Part II of this SharePost, I wrote about the emotional challenges that can be present when you are living with or caring for... Read more »
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than 60 million Americans have acid reflux disease. It's not serious for most, but the condition... Read more »
The common, ulcer-causing bacteria called H. Pylori has been found to reduce the risk of asthma and allergies, and now researchers say it may help... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AntacidsAntacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Nexium for Pediatric Patients. Available online.Brant K. Oelschlager BK, Eubanks TR, Pellegrini CA. Hiatal... Read more »
Todd D. Eisner, M.D. is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Eisner received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis... Read more »
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