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A member asked:
How likely is it for a 14 year old male to have esophageal cancer? any percent that he could have it? has had gerd for 7 years. thanks.
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Esophageal Cancer: Having gerd is a risk factor for esophageal cancer. According to the american cancer society, 30% of esophageal cancer cases are linked to gerd.
Answered 12/31/2013
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Near zero: If there is a sudden exacerbation of his symptoms, or he is having trouble getting food down to his stomach, endoscopy ought to be performed once again. There are plenty of other troublesome things that this could be.
Answered 12/31/2013
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Very low: Gerd will be uncommon in a 7 year old and risk esophageal cancer. However prolonged symptomatic gerd requires endoscopy.
Answered 12/31/2013
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