Surgery By Keyhole Frequently Asked Questions about Reflux Disease
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 Is there anything that can be done to prevent cancer from developing? |
| A |  We don’t know, but eliminating reflux effectively may in theory at least be helpful, but as yet there is no evidence for this. |
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Is there any risk to carrying on PPI medication long term? |
| A | We don't know. |
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If I have reflux diagnosed, should I have an endoscopy? |
| A | Discuss this with your GP or specialist |
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What can make reflux worse? |
| A | Obesity, smoking, alcohol, coffee and spicey foods have all been implicated in worsening reflux symptoms. However, individuals have varying tolerance to different foods. |
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Is reflux disease the same as peptic ulcer disease? |
| A | No, they are very different. Peptic ulcers are caused by acid erosion to the lining of the lower stomach or duodenum. It is invariably due to the presence of contaminating bacteria, Helicobacter pylori that has to be eradicated in its treatment. Reflux disease occurs because of the escape of gastric juice into the oesophagus.
What can make reflux worse? Obesity, smoking, alcohol, coffee and spicey foods have all been implicated in worsening reflux symptoms. However, individuals have varying tolerance to different foods.
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