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I m 24 i was diagnosed with gerd at 19, triggered by stress are there symptoms that i need to worry regarding any cancers, or am psyching myself out?

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Relax: If you are concerned, you can get an endoscopy. Talk with your doctor and see if it is appropriate. You are young, so treating it with appropriate medications will reduce your risk, and just stay on top of it.

Answered 8/23/2013

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Psyching out: While chronic stress and gerd could eventually maybe perhaps lead to a stomach cancer you are psyching yourself out. Best advice- learn what stresses you and find a different way to react. Acupuncture and chinese medicine can hep balance you and prevent any long term issues. Meditation can help. You can heal yourself long before anything serious is a consideration.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes, too much : Cancer in young people is very rare unless there is a strong family history of it. Take your medicines as prescribe by your dr (?Omeprazole) and add some antacids if you have breakthrough heartburn. Cut back on intake of coffee, soda, spicy foods, energy drinks etc. Enjoy life friend. You need to unwind and slow down a bit. Try slow deep breathing and smell the roses. Godbless you!

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Satinover answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stress mgmt: In addition to the good advice you've received, you might look for various "stress relief" activities: physical exercise, meditation & other spiritual practices in a mode that suits you), yoga. Stress is also the individual response people have--it is more about the person than the stressor. Perhaps your doctor can refer you to a therpaist to talk about why so strong a reaction.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Thinking too much: Previous dr's advice are great. Try antacids-peptobismol, pepcid, (famotidine) maalox every now and then. Avoid certain drinks and food that aggravate it- caffeine, soda, alcohol, spicy foods. If the pain is continuous and persistent, have an endoscopy, just to rule out barrett's esophagitis. If there's no family history if cancer, you are safe. Try some sports to divert your mind from the obsession. Take care.

Answered 3/8/2013

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