Suggest Treatment For Severe GERD

Posted on Thu, 15 Dec 2016

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Question : Im very scared that i have esophageal cancer because i have had severe GERD for 14 yrs, I'm 38, and my prilosec isnt working well anymore. Are flareups common?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (4 hours later)

hi not all symptoms suggest cancer.It may be gerd itself. Consult your doctor for investigation and management.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 hours later)

Is severe GERD common? How high is the risk of developing esophageal cancer wgen youve had uncontrolled GERD for years?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Cancers possible but low.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

GERD is very common.
GERD can be recurrent and persistent.They usually do not go for cancers. But there is possibility in very few persons.
You can consult a gastroenterologist for examination, investigation and management if it is severe and present for as long time.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

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