Question 1

can bulimia cause cancer in the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Can contribute: The "purging" of bulimia can result in chronic injury and fibrosis to the esophagus and sphincter going into the stomach, and with enough damage and reinjury from the stomach acid from vomiting, that can result in barrett's esophagitis and potentially cancer.

Question 2

do studies show bulimia as a significant risk factor for oral and esophageal cancers?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: There is increase risk for esophageal ulceration and that may lead to an increased risk for cancer , but no obvious link.

Question 3

what is pepsin? can it cause throat/esophagus cancer?

Accepted Answer

Pepsin and Cancer : Some well-reviewed studies have linked the action of pepsin, a natural enzyme produced in the stomach to promote digestion of proteins,  to increased promotion of some oral and laryngeal cancers.  Some popular web sites tout the positive effects of pepsin, while others warn of the over use of anatscids that actually may interfere with digection. It is best to consult a gastroenterologist.

Question 4

is it possible that an eating disorder, e.g bulimia, cause stomach cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cancer? Unlikely: But, it can cause very serious damage to the gastrointestinal tract as well as other body systems. It is definitely a potentially critical medical threat. If this is about you or someone close - do get help as soon as possible to prevent bad consequences. Hope your holidays are nice!

Question 5

can acid reflux cause esophageal cancer without ever having barretts esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: A particular enzyme is significantly higher in cancer cells that have been exposed to acid, leading to the overproduction of hydrogen peroxide, and offering a possible explanation for how acid reflux may lead to cancer of the esophagus, according to a recent study in the journal of biological chemistry.

Question 6

severe heart burn can cause cancer of the esophagus but what are the real camcer symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia.: Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing is the major symptom associated with esophageal cancer.  Other symptoms include rapid weight loss, chest pain, pulmonary aspiration, hoarseness, and odynophagia or pain when swallowing.

Question 7

can acid reflux cause esophageal cancer without the patient ever having barretts esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Majority of the cases metaplasia resulting in    columnar    epithelium is   called the  barrets oesophsgus resulting the cancer in it.   Some times sqamous cell cancers of lower third esophagus cases has no  barrets ulcer but has reflex oesophagitis but not attributed as cause of cancer.

Question 8

can long term bulimia cause liver cancer? my mom has a 90% chance of liver cancer but hates alcohol has never drank or abused any drugs but pukes alot

Accepted Answer

NO: Liver cancer associated with many other conditions ( ie. Hep C, heavy metal ingestion, etc.) but no relation to bulimia,  Liver failure can cause emesis.

Question 9

could an edoscopic investigation that shows lesion in lower esophagus with some ulceration and gastritis be caused by anti-inflammatory drugs or more likely be cancer in 78 yr old male.

Accepted Answer

Family practice : Use of anti inflammatories can cause gastritis and esophageal ulcers  but the lesion in your age group is bothersome. Wait for biopsy report and follow up with your dr. Stop your NSAID until seen.

Question 10

a have had lpr for many years. my question is if lpr can cause cancer of the throat or esophagus? i am a non smoker and a occasional drinker (but not for the last 1 1/2 years) my blood labs are perfect as of 3 months ago?

Accepted Answer

: Laryngopharyngeal reflux is not listed as a risk factor for throat cancer (nasopharygeal cancer). However, if you have severe GERD along with LRF, chronic esophagitis can be a risk factor for Barret esophagus which can progress to esophageal adenocarcinoma.

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Severe heart burn can cause cancer of the esophagus but what are the real camcer symptoms?

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Can acid reflux cause esophageal cancer without the patient ever having barretts esophagus?

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Can long term bulimia cause liver cancer? my mom has a 90% chance of liver cancer but hates alcohol has never drank or abused any drugs but pukes alot

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Could an edoscopic investigation that shows lesion in lower esophagus with some ulceration and gastritis be caused by anti-inflammatory drugs or more likely be cancer in 78 yr old male.

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A have had lpr for many years. my question is if lpr can cause cancer of the throat or esophagus? i am a non smoker and a occasional drinker (but not for the last 1 1/2 years) my blood labs are perfect as of 3 months ago?

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