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Can Acid Reflux And GERD Cause Esophageal Cancer?

I have acid reflux disease, gerd, and concerned it could lead into cancer of the esophagus. What are foods I should avoid and foods I should eat. Coffee and chocolate are among my favorite things and that probably is the culprit. :( What other things must I do? My appointment with the G.I. specialist isn t until next week. :(
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

Your problem is acid reflux with GERD...

See its not dangerous condition...

If acid reflux controlled then chances of complications less..

If acid reflux not controlled then lower esophagus can be irritated and so chronic inflammation can lead barret esophagus...
And for barret esophagus then regular three year endoscopic screening necessary

So we want to prevent development of barret esophagus

Take pantoprazole or rabeprazole antacid for two to four week when acute acid reflux present

Food that relax Lower esophageal sphincter should restricted like ..
_coffee
_chocolate
_excess fatty foods
_heavy meal
_smoking
_excess stress

Take Small meal with frequent interval

Head raised by putting pillow under head

Hope your concern solved

Take care

Take all these measure and discuss these knowledge provided to you with gastroenterologist next week when you consult

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Can Acid Reflux And GERD Cause Esophageal Cancer?

Hi welcome to the health care magic Your problem is acid reflux with GERD... See its not dangerous condition... If acid reflux controlled then chances of complications less.. If acid reflux not controlled then lower esophagus can be irritated and so chronic inflammation can lead barret esophagus... And for barret esophagus then regular three year endoscopic screening necessary So we want to prevent development of barret esophagus Take pantoprazole or rabeprazole antacid for two to four week when acute acid reflux present Food that relax Lower esophageal sphincter should restricted like .. _coffee _chocolate _excess fatty foods _heavy meal _smoking _excess stress Take Small meal with frequent interval Head raised by putting pillow under head Hope your concern solved Take care Take all these measure and discuss these knowledge provided to you with gastroenterologist next week when you consult