Heartburn and regurgitation are common symptoms of GERD. Women with GERD likely have a low rate of esophageal adenocarcinoma than men. A new study shows screening for adenocarcinoma is recommended for men with weekly GERD over the age of 55 or with trouble swallowing, unintentional weight loss, or vomiting.
Reference:
Joel H Rubenstein, James M Scheiman, Shahram Sadeghi, David Whiteman, John M Inadomi. Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Incidence in Individuals With Gastroesophageal Reflux: Synthesis and Estimates From Population Studies. The American Journal of Gastroenterology
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