Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How long does acid reflux have to occur untreated before it starts causing problems? like cancer.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Too variable: It usually takes years of reflux to cause cancer, but reflux can cause other problems much sooner, such as chest pain, bleeding, scarring and obstruction of esophagus etc.
Answered 5/17/2018
5.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can acid or bile reflux cause or accelerate salivary duct cancer or tumors?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What are typical symptoms of throat cancer caused by Acid Reflux?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does pancreatic cancer cause severe acid reflux? Or only stomach cancer causes it?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How long does it take for acid reflux to cause espphageal cancer?
How long is it supposed to it take for acid reflux to cause esphagus cancer?
How often does acid reflux cause esophageal cancer? I'm 23
Can untreated silent reflux cause any type of cancer if symptoms are frequent but very mild?
Does acid reflux medication stop estrogen from coming out and is it bad or cause cancer caused of that?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
