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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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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.
Answered 4/2/2014
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