Question 1

does pancreatic cancer cause severe acid reflux? or only stomach cancer causes it?

Accepted Answer

Either, neither: Can have severe acid reflux without any cancer at all. Anything that causes obstruction to stomach emptying (or blocks the duodenum-first part of small intestine) can increase reflux; this can include cancerous and non cancerous causes.

Question 2

how can pancreatic cancer cause a feeling of acid reflux or burning stomach? (some people seem to note having these symptoms prior to pc diagnosis)

Accepted Answer

Very silent: pancreatic cancer is a very silent cancer, discovered by accident unless it is advanced.
the GI symptoms has nothing to do with the cancer itself, it is either unrelated other illnesses, or the cancer already advanced and start causing problems to the adjacent organs, like liver and stomach.
high level of suspicion specially in patient with family history might lead to early discovery.

Question 3

pancreas vs acid reflux==can they be wrong may i have something like cancer?

Accepted Answer

It' difficult: Pancreatic cancer is one of the more difficult cancers to diagnose early. When it develops symptoms such as jaundice and pain shooting to back, it's already late. Common things come first and ca pancreas is not common. The bottom line is if one has persistent reflux worsening with medications or more weight loss, you need to follow up with  testing such as ct scan, endoscopy.

Question 4

i have acid reflux in which i'm taken 20mg omepeazole i'm i still at risk for cancer of the oesophageal?

Accepted Answer

Esophageal Cancer: Yes. If you have any ongoing acid into the esophagus there is risk. The goal is to find the cause of the acid reflux and to eliminate it; not just treat the stomach for low acid forever.  Most people have to change their weight and their diets to get better control of these problems.

Question 5

does acid reflux have anything to do with thyroid cancer?

Accepted Answer

No relationship: These are not connected issues.  Acid reflux should be treated as it can relate to esophageal cancer.  Check with your gastroenterologist about this.

Question 6

can sucralfate be taken long term by patients at a risk of esophogus cancer due to acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Yes but (answer #2): Sucralfate is adjunctive therapy that likely forms a coating over damaged tissue, in theory protecting the area from further injury.  No drug is perfect however, so long-term safety and efficacy here may not achieve your goal.

Question 7

had bouts of acid reflux for years, and had an endoscopy done in 2014 (normal). symptoms have returned and remained for a week. is esophageal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: It is very unlikely in a 31 year old. It is much more likely a recurrence of the reflux. Try an over-the-counter med such as Prilosec and see if it helps.

Question 8

i have on and off chest pain not really severe just annoying..no other symptoms besides chest pain more in the middle to right can it be my acid reflux or worse stuff like cancer in my esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Reflux  NOT Cancer.: If chest pain is worse with movement, with Deep Breathing, with Pressure on the Chest = can be inflammation called CostoChondritis; Rx with Local Heat and Ice application or Anti Inflammatory medicine Ointment.
 If Heart burn after eating  or sour taste associated with Annoying Chest pain could be from Reflux. Try OTC Pepcid (famotidine) or Omeprazole for 2 to 4 weeks. 
 See your MD if not better with above Rx

Question 9

my dad has acid reflux which i'm pretty sure i have. help please scared of cancer! what is the probability?

Accepted Answer

Low risk: The risk of cancer with acid reflux is low, but there are other potential complications like ulcers in esophagus, bleeding, damage to larynx (voice box) and aspiration of refluxed into lungs and pneumonia. To address this you should lose weight if you are overweight and see your doctor for medical treatment.

Question 10

how often does acid reflux cause esophageal cancer? i'm 23

Accepted Answer

Not common but..: Chronic reflux of stomach acid into the lower esophagus does cause changes over years. Called barrett's esophagus, and needs to be watched via upper endoscopy, because dysplasia can occur, which  is a precursor to cancer. Usually takes years to develop.95% of patients with reflux never need surgery, and it's usually not for cancer. Good luck.

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Does pancreatic cancer cause severe acid reflux? or only stomach cancer causes it?

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How can pancreatic cancer cause a feeling of acid reflux or burning stomach? (some people seem to note having these symptoms prior to pc diagnosis)

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Pancreas vs acid reflux==can they be wrong may i have something like cancer?

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I have acid reflux in which i'm taken 20mg omepeazole i'm i still at risk for cancer of the oesophageal?

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Does acid reflux have anything to do with thyroid cancer?

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Can sucralfate be taken long term by patients at a risk of esophogus cancer due to acid reflux?

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Had bouts of acid reflux for years, and had an endoscopy done in 2014 (normal). symptoms have returned and remained for a week. is esophageal cancer?

A member asked:

I have on and off chest pain not really severe just annoying..no other symptoms besides chest pain more in the middle to right can it be my acid reflux or worse stuff like cancer in my esophagus?

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My dad has acid reflux which i'm pretty sure i have. help please scared of cancer! what is the probability?

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How often does acid reflux cause esophageal cancer? i'm 23

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