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Does Nexium Cause Stomach Polyps

Health Encyclopedia: Colon And Rectal Cancers Introduction

Introduction

Cancers of the colon and rectum, often referred to collectively as colorectal cancer, are life-threatening tumors that develop in the large intestine.

More than 80% of colorectal tumors evolve from adenomatous polyp s. These gland-like growths develop on the mucous membrane that lines the large intestine. They are usually one of the following types:

Tubular polyps, which protrude mushroom-like
Villous adenomas, which are flat and spreading and are more apt to become malignant (cancerous...

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Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...switching from the proton pump inhibitor Protonix to Nexium), they note returned improvement in... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Q&A #7

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...for years and I am seeking alternative therapies to Nexium. I have a couple of questions for the... Read more »

When Relieving Pain Puts Patients in Danger--What to Do?

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...combination with a proton-pump inhibitor (such as Nexium or Prevacid) to protect the stomach... Read more »

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Health Guide

Scleroderma: Treatment for Gastrointestinal Problems

...omeprazole (Prilosec). Newer ones, including lansoprazole (Prevacid), pantoprazole (Protonix), esomeprazole (Nexium), and rabeprazole (Aciphex), are more potent, but few comparison studies have... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Complications

...pylori-associated conditions were: 4.7% for nonulcer dyspepsia, 3.4% for gastric ulcers, and 2.2% of stomach polyps. Experts now suggest that H. pylori may be as carcinogenic in the stomach as... Read more »

Colon and Rectal Cancers: Prevention

...2006 studies in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that celecoxib prevented precancerous polyps, but the drug more than doubled patients risk for heart attack and other cardiovascular... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers

...treat NSAID-caused ulcers. PPIs -- omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), or esomeprazole (Nexium) -- are used most often. Other drugs that may be useful include H2 blockers such as... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Medications

...approved for ulcer prevention and treatment include:Omeprazole (Generic, Prilosec OTC)Esomeprazole (Nexium)Lansoprazole (Prevacid)Rabeprazole (Aciphex)Possible Adverse Effects.Side effects are... Read more »

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