I was diagnosed with GERD and Esophagitis and now im freaking out because of Esophagus cancer...
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Hi...So i've was diagnosed with GERD and Esophagitis few months ago and now im freaking out because of esophagus cancer...Its not getting better especially because i wasnt perscribed any pills...My GP only told me to eat helty try to excercise and not to lie on the bed much and that was all...I still have troubles with swallowing as same as acid and food coming back...Any suggestion on what should i do...I was going through the internet and i find some tips and diet changes...What do you think?
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julie37508 kiril32766
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You likely weren't prescribed any pills because your doctor is wise to the fact that PPI's only keep you on them forever, and if you stop, it is worse than before. I know, as I was a slave to them for years on end. I stopped again, yet still need to take rantinidine, usually twice a day. If I am very careful, don't eat spicy food, chew well, which is tough for me, I do tend to eat fast, so I try to be conscious of that, but if you really need something, buy yourself some generic zantac, and also some good probiotics, if you can afford them. Mostly it's just knowing your triggers for reflux, like spicy, dairy, bread, what have you, till you figure it out.
papote53 kiril32766
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frank60300 kiril32766
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Giscome kiril32766
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PPIs only treat symtpoms, not the cause. The best solution is a Nissen fundiplication, a simple surgery that narrows the esophagous and creates an area of protection from reflux. I had it done and it saved my life, literally. If you want to prevent esophagal cancer, eat normally, get your life back, consider it. It depends on your insurance, because in the US the health industry is about making money rather than promoting health. If your insurance will cover it, I recommend it highly. My surgery saved my life. My surgery wasn't covered by my insurance and it costs $60k in the US, so I went to Spain and had it done for $6k. Best health decision I ever made.
papote53 kiril32766
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Right, and then you have the mini fundoplication (TIF) which is a less invasive procedure which has a success rate of over 80% as well. Not as good, but pretty close to the fundoplication. I'm considering the TIF if it gets worse or I see no improvement. Doctors already told me they will request if I like. I only have mild reflux, but for some reason (maybe bile reflux) I also have mild barretts.