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GERD/LPR chances of Barrett's esophogus or cancer

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mat88172
mat88172

I think I have had severe Acid Reflux/GERD for most of my life but I didn't know it until recently. It had never been detected during physical exams but my dentist recently found that I have some tooth erosion and that it is probably acid reflux. I am waiting to see a doctor but wanted to ask a few questions until I can be seen.

-I am in my mid thirties and have never been treated, could this have already caused significant problem?

-Is the risk of Barretts esophagus and cancer high? My dentist scared me when they started talking about cancer

-I have a frequent cough, feeling of lump in the throat, mild trouble swallowing. Are these normal acid reflux symptoms?

-Is is worth getting surgery? I have tried diet changes but my problems still persist?

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  • joseph98786
    joseph98786 mat88172

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    ask your doctor to have an endescopy arranged for you and that should show what the problems are. sounds likes GERD you have and maybe barretts oesaphagus which is common among GERD sufferers and usually treated with antibiotic. you probably need a course of Proton Pump Inhibitors for your stomach acid.

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