An intestinal health doctor revealed a surprising cause of a mortal cancer Coming up in Great Britain, and millions can be threatened without realizing it.
The gastroenterologist, Dr. Wendi Lebrett, warned that many people did not know acid reflux – when stomach juices turn to the throat – was a potential risk factor in esophagus cancer.
Esophageal cancer forms in the esophagus the tube which transports food and stomach drinks and is incredibly fatal, with 9 dead patients over 10 years following the diagnosis, generally because of its subtle symptoms.
Acid reflux is a risk factor for the disease because acidic liquid damages the sensitive tissue in the tube can cause changes in cells that can become cancer.
Dr. Lebrett said acid reflux – which causes problems like stomach burns – can be hidden with up to a third of people with “typical symptoms”.
In a tiktok clip has watched more than 70,000 times, she said: “About 60 to 70% of people with acid reflux present the typical stomach burns symptom – the burning sensation in your chest often after eating.”
“This means that around one in three has no typical symptoms or know that they have the condition.”
As such Dr Lebrett, Idaho In the United States, people must keep track of the hidden signs of acid reflux.
Dr. Lebrett said that acidic reflux – which causes problems like stomach burns – may be a hidden condition with up to a third of people with “typical symptoms”
Esophageal cancer, a tube disease in the throat that carries stomach food, is often taken too late due to symptoms that are easy to reject like stomach burns or sore throat sore
“Watch out for a chronic cough, especially at night when the acid reflux is worse,” she said.
“Respiratory problems can also be a symptom because acid irritates the respiratory tract and can exacerbate conditions such as asthma.
She added: “swallowing problems are also an atypical symptom”.
The doctor also explained that dentists can spot signs of damage to your teeth.
The signs include yellowing of the teeth as well as the cracks and increased sensitivity.
She urged anyone who frequently enjoying these symptoms to ask for help from a health professional.
A commentator on the video said: “I received a diagnosis of esophagus cancer last year. I am 36 years old. I had an acid reflux almost my whole life, but I never thought about it. I had all these symptoms that you mention but I was slipped and rejected by my doctors.
While another spectator said: “Not me to have a chronic cough because of my acid, to have him checked next Monday.”
Doctors may be able to advise on lifestyle changes or prescribe medication and surveys to fight the problem.
Untreated acid reflux can lead to a condition called Barrett esophagus.
This is where the cells of the tube began to change abnormally and are more at risk of becoming cancerous.
Cancer Charity Cancer Research UK (Cruk) Estimates between 3 and 13% of the Barrett esophagus will continue to develop esophagus cancer.
This translates into a person with the disease with a risk of 11 times higher to be diagnosed with esophageal cancer than someone without Barrett esophagus.
Overall, Cruk estimates that around five of almost 9,500 cases of esophageal cancer diagnosed each year in Great Britain are avoidable.
Smoking is considered one of the main risk factors for the disease with approximately one in three of cancer in Great Britain caused by the habit.
In addition to stomach burns and indigestion, a sore throat, especially during swallowing, is another common sign of the disease.
Patients are invited to have it checked by a doctor if they notice it worse or stay for a long time.
The data also suggests that the esophageal is up from Great Britain, cases that increased by 3% in total since the 90s and 10% in men specifically.
Earlier this year, figures showed that Great Britain had one of the highest rates of disease in Europe with medical warning cases, like other cancers, are increasing in young adults.
Cancer kills 22 patients per day in the United Kingdom, one of the highest rates in Europe.
Data show that the United Kingdom has 14.2 new cases of esophagus cancer per 100,000 people per year.
These are 3.5 Italian funds per 100,000 people per year, 4.4 triple Spain and the rate of double or almost in France and Germany of 7 and 7.7.
Only the Netherlands narrowly beat Great Britain in Western Europe, sneaking in front of 14.9 cases.
Action against stomach burns, the campaign group that analyzed data called for greater awareness of esophageal cancer in Great Britain.
