Does heartburn cause cancer?

Yep, you read that right: acid reflux, of which heartburn is a symptom, can actually cause cancer—cancer of the esophagus, to be exact. And even if you had heartburn problems years ago and they seem to have gone away, this is one health issue you shouldn't ignore. Before you start freaking out, let's look at the facts. read more

Other possible symptoms of esophageal cancer include: hoarseness; chronic cough; bleeding in the esophagus; an increase in indigestion or heartburn; Esophageal cancer usually doesn’t cause any symptoms in its early stages. Typically, people only notice symptoms once the cancer has reached a more advanced stage. read more

Barrett’s esophagus: About 5% to 10% of people with GERD develop this condition, where stomach acid causes precancerous changes in cells. The good news is that only 1% of people with Barrett’s esophagus will get esophageal cancer. read more