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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Hiatal Hernia/GERD
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
This forum is for questions and support regarding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Acid Reflux with topics including: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC medications, Living with GERD, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments.
Hiatal Hernia/GERD
by TerryH1701, Mar 19, 2008 09:12AM
Hiya
I'm a 28 male, slim build,a non-smoker and non-drinker. Just been diagnoised with Hiatal Hernia and Gerd. The pain and acide reflux is serve and put on drugs to control it. Now being young and a family history cancer, what are the chances for me to develop Barrett Disease and cancer in the oesophagus?
Any information whould be great
cheers
terry
I'm a 28 male, slim build,a non-smoker and non-drinker. Just been diagnoised with Hiatal Hernia and Gerd. The pain and acide reflux is serve and put on drugs to control it. Now being young and a family history cancer, what are the chances for me to develop Barrett Disease and cancer in the oesophagus?
Any information whould be great
cheers
terry
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Mar 19, 2008 09:28AM
, Mar 19, 2008 09:28AM
Hi Terry,
Long term uncontrolled GERD leads to Barrett's esophagus.The average age at diagnosis is 60.
Only 5-10% of patients with GERD develop Barrett's esophagus.
Once a patient develops Barrett's esophagus there is 50-100 times increased risk of developing cancer.
Though there are reports of Barrett's esophagus occuring in families, the association is not very significant.
The family history of cancer does not increase the risk of you getting Barrett's esophagus or cancer.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Long term uncontrolled GERD leads to Barrett's esophagus.The average age at diagnosis is 60.
Only 5-10% of patients with GERD develop Barrett's esophagus.
Once a patient develops Barrett's esophagus there is 50-100 times increased risk of developing cancer.
Though there are reports of Barrett's esophagus occuring in families, the association is not very significant.
The family history of cancer does not increase the risk of you getting Barrett's esophagus or cancer.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
