Colonoscopy After 45 for Millennials?
For most people at average risk, no. A colonoscopy at 45 isn’t something every millennial needs to rush into. But if there’s a family history of colon cancer floating around, or IBD in the picture, or symptoms that just won’t settle, then yeah, it...
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease Without Oesophagitis
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease without oesophagitis, also called non-erosive reflux disease (NERD), means a person has typical reflux symptoms but a normal endoscopy showing no visible damage to the oesophageal lining. It accounts for up to 70 percent of all GERD...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Infants
Yes, long-standing acid reflux can raise the risk of esophageal cancer, but only in a small fraction of patients. About 10 to 20 percent of chronic GERD patients develop Barrett’s esophagus, and roughly 0.5 percent of those progress to esophageal adenocarcinoma...
Can Acid Reflux Cause Esophageal Cancer?
Yes, long-standing acid reflux can raise the risk of esophageal cancer, but only in a small fraction of patients. About 10 to 20 percent of chronic GERD patients develop Barrett’s esophagus, and roughly 0.5 percent of those progress to esophageal adenocarcinoma...