Acid Reflux Bacteria: Cancer Causation
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Simple Thing Like Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Could Cause Cancer
It is difficult to believe that something so common as acid reflux sometimes called heartburn, something we all experience from time to time, especially after a rich or spicy meal or as we get older could potentially lead to the life threatening and debilitating disease, cancer. Research shows that the bacteria flourishing both in the esophagus and stomach can lead to cancer of the esophagus or stomach.
Contents at a Glance
The Dangers Of Untreated Acid Reflux Bacteria
Cancer can not be excluded
There are two complications of acid reflux disease that have been established as cancer-causing. One is cancer of the esophagus and the other is cancer of the stomach. Reflux may seem to be a simple problem since most people experience it from time to time; but we must remember that occasional reflux is completely different form frequent reflux. If you are having frequent heartburn it is crucial that you consult a physician for diagnosis and initiation of treatment. This is necessary to do before any complications arise. Acid reflux bacteria can be easily treated with compliance to antibiotics; but there is no cure of late stage cancer of stomach or esophagus. .
This Is An Illustration of the Distress Heartburn Can Cause.

Painful Looking Isn't It? It sure makes me squirm.
Have You Ever Felt This Way?

Complication of Acid Reflux Bacteria: Barrett's Esophagus
There are two types of problem bacteria
There are two types of acid reflux bacteria that have been shown to be dangerous to our health. One is the cancer stimulating Helicobacter Pylori or H. Pylori. The other is a diverse group of organisms which thrive in the esophagus. The H. Pylori exist in the stomach wall. Both types are organisms that have been found to be associated with stomach and esophageal cancers.
Although it has not truly been shown that the bacteria inhabiting the esophagus can positively cause cancer, however, it was substantiated that it can otherwise cause a shifting of our normal esophageal cells. Instead of having a smooth cell lining, the esophagus is transformed into an abnormal and coarse wall. This procedure is ordinarily seen in patients having reflux disease. Due to lengthy vomiting, the lining of the esophagus is continually irritated leaving it into a condition called Barrett's esophagus. Acid reflux bacteria then expands into the esophageal lining causing further irritation and infection, and the potential of cancer. .
Endoscopy View of Barrett's Esophagitis

See how it is not symmetrical and there are dark lines and how ulcerous the walls look? This is not a healthy esophagus.
Normal Appearance of an Esophagus through Endoscopy

Notice the symmetry and the pink and red tissue, no ulcers, no striations.
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Conditions That Make Gastric Reflux Worse
- being overweight or obese
- being pregnant
-drinking alcohol or caffeine
- drinking carbonated beverages or fruit juice
- eating chocolate or peppermint
- eating fatty or spicy foods
- eating large meals
- lying down or bending over after a meal
- medications, like anti-inflammatory medications
- smoking or using tobacco products
H. Pylori, The Acid Reflux Bacteria That Can Cause Cancer.
Not to be taken lightly
Helicobacter pylori also known as H. pylori, is an acid reflux bacteria stimulated by extended vomiting and lengthy annoyance of the stomach wall. When individuals feel frequent heartburn, the stomach produces more acid leading to ulcerations in its walls. Having ulcers in the stomach walls cause such bacteria to thrive on it. Helicobacter Pylori is pathogenic in the sense that it invades the stomach's normal flora, and is debilitating in the sense that it is shown to be the cause of gastric cancer.
Normal Anatomy of the Esophagus and Stomach

You can see how easily it would be for rolling stomach acid to easily boil right up into the esophagus, burning it and creating more problems.
More Acid Reflux Information
Some Causes of Gastric Reflux Disease
Your stomach may not be emptying
One of the major factors which cause gastric reflux is the inability of the stomach to empty itself completely. It typically occurs transiently after eating. However, when there are extended periods of acid reflux there can be resultant contact between the acid and the esophageal wall, leading to inflammation and scarring of the esophagus. Other causes of this phenomenon include food sensitivities, inappropriate gastric/esophageal motility and emptying, inadequate enzymes, acid and mucus production, antioxidant imbalance, poor nutrition and excessive use of alcohol.
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- Acid Reflux Drugs Slammed with Diarrhea Warning by FDA
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that use of acid reflux drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may increase your risk of developing diarrhea associated with the bacteria Clostridium difficile. In this latest warning from ...
- Common antacid drugs may raise C. difficile risk
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- Health problems your dentist can spot
- ?Erosion of enamel from the insides of teeth, especially the upper back molars, is a clue to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),? Koslow says. Reflux of stomach juices can happen at night ? but you may not be aware of it until your dentist sees ...
Treatment of Gastric Reflux Disease
Caution about taking medicine without diagnostics
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn are commonly treated by conventional medical doctors with prescriptions for one of the many antacids like Nexium, or Prilosec. Such treatment may help manage the acute symptom of pain, but does not, however, address or lead to the correction of the underlying problems which give rise to the symptoms. Reducing short-term symptoms while ignoring the cause, may lead to long-term digestive difficulties by disrupting the natural digestive processes.
It is strongly recommended that if you have these symptoms for an extended period of time, see your doctor for diagnostic testing and treatment which may include antibiotic therapy.
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Squidoolinepro
Nov 20, 2011 @ 11:19 am | delete
- Great information. I've had it for years for different reasons, at different times. I've had about 15 endo's now.
Blessed;)
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serenity4me
Jul 3, 2011 @ 10:17 am | delete
- There is some great information here. Now, if I can only get my husband to read this. Thank you.
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Jun 30, 2011 @ 12:59 am | delete
- I'm stopping by again to let you know that I just gave my 900th SquidLike to this lens!
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Retro_Loco
Jun 30, 2011 @ 12:35 am | delete
- Excellent information on acid reflux bacteria! I will pass this lens on to a friend who has been suffering from acid reflux for several years.
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howtocurecancer
Apr 30, 2011 @ 10:20 am | delete
- Blessed by a SquidAngel.
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Jay Micou
Mar 19, 2011 @ 5:27 pm | delete
- Hey Susan thanks for all the great info on acid reflux!!! I learned a lot of new things about this problem that I have been battling for some time now:( I know if I lose some weight that will help immensely! Also I found out that cinammon ginger and apple cider vineger help to keep this at bay!!!
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nightbear
Mar 19, 2011 @ 10:11 pm | delete
- Wow Jay, How nice to see you hear. I am really glad you made a comment. It shows me you actually liked it. thanks so much.
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KokoTravel
Feb 21, 2011 @ 12:19 pm | delete
- Great job sharing your knowledge. Thanks!
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poddys
Jan 30, 2011 @ 2:00 am | delete
- Very scary. From time to time I have suffered with a lot of heartburn, which seems to have been worse since I had a hiatus hernia about 15 years ago. About 6 months ago I started to get really bad heartburn daily, and the doctor put me on Omeprazole (Prilosec by another name I believe). These do take the symptoms away, but if I stop taking them for 2-3 days, I have bad heartburn back again. What I read here is really scary, maybe I ought to get it checked out. I always used to be able to eat anything without any problems, but the last few years it's not been so easy.
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Philippians468
Jan 10, 2011 @ 9:15 am | delete
- oh boy this sounds scary. good information though. cheers
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BarbaraCasey
Jan 4, 2011 @ 7:59 pm | delete
- I don't get acid reflux often anymore... and when I do, I take aloe vera juice... the only thing I ever found that helps. Prescription meds did nothing. A nutritionist told me about aloe vera juice, which I get at the health food store.
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Marie
Oct 18, 2009 @ 11:45 pm | delete
- I found this article has very important information. I'm taking medication for acid reflex but they are not working. I'm just waiting for my blood results to find out if I have some kind of bacteria that is causing the reflex. And if that is not the case then I will be refered to a specialist. Acid reflex is very uncomfortable and depressing to me.
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I am me
Aug 23, 2009 @ 5:46 am | delete
- I have had acid reflux for around tem years now, nad never new it could cause stomache cancer. My eyes are opened. Very helpful information. Thank you.
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Rajays
Apr 30, 2009 @ 12:27 pm | delete
- Susan, this lens is an eye opener. I have learnt so much here. Very helpful information and illustration. Blessed, faved and starred.
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poutine
Dec 20, 2008 @ 9:04 am | delete
- I unfortunately suffer from problems with all the above mentionned.
Good explanation.
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tdove
Dec 16, 2008 @ 5:26 pm | delete
- Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
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topstuff
Dec 5, 2008 @ 3:29 pm | delete
- what a great lens, thanks for all the wonderful information
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AndyPo
Dec 5, 2008 @ 8:38 am | delete
- Very useful information.
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ArtByLinda Dec 4, 2008 @ 7:19 pm | delete
- This is so important, so many people just put off getting heartburn checked by medical professionals, and live with it not knowing the damage it can do. Very well put together, thank you for sharing this information. Linda
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heehaw
Dec 4, 2008 @ 4:55 pm | delete
- Thanks for the wonderful info you put here.
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