Thu, Nov-02-17, 03:09
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Plan: P:E/DDF
Stats: 225/150/169
BF:45%/28%/25%
Progress: 134%
Location: NC
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Back home to edit...added first part of the Health Alert above.
But the second part also addresses esophageal cancer, with links to their previous articles.
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What About Acid-Suppressing Drugs and the Esophagus?
Most gastroenterologists believe that PPIs are absolutely essential in preventing pre-cancerous changes in the esophagus (Barrett’s esophagus) from turning into esophageal cancer. They may well be right. But there are some confusing and conflicting data. You may find our prior article on this topic of interest:
Will PPIs Protect You From Esophageal Cancer?
There is also this:
Do Acid Suppressing Drugs Protect Against Cancer or Increase the Risk?
The People’s Pharmacy Perspective on Acid-Suppressing Drugs:
PPIs are very helpful for curing stomach ulcers. A strong acid environment can wreak havoc on a lesion in the wall of the stomach that has been triggered by pain relievers like aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen. With luck, the ulcer should heal within a few weeks.
Long-term use of PPIs for garden-variety heartburn worries us. It’s not just the cancer controversy. PPIs have been associated with a number of serious side effects including heart attacks, strokes, kidney damage, dementia, weakened bones, fractures and infections. We agree with the Hong Kong investigators who urge their colleagues to exercise caution in prescribing PPIs long term.
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Will PPIs Protect You From Esophageal Cancer?
Many people take PPIs like omeprazole for heartburn. Others have been diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus. Will PPIs block conversion to esophageal cancer?
https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/201...phageal-cancer/ |