Should i be worried

[emmie]

I have had the same problem for many years, a constant heartburn and distressing morning coughing on waking up, and though consulted with doctors over this time, nothing seems to make it better. Have been prescribed some medication but it doesn't help. Haven't ever smoked, but having read an article recently about a particular type of cancer, which alarmingly mirrors whats been happening, now don't know whether to go back to docs.

[WELSHYORKIE]

If the meds are not working, em10, then I would go back to doc and ask for referral to hospital

[emmie]

Thought perhaps i should, reading through this article, worrying about the problem doesn't help i know, but i had gall bladder removed a couple of years ago, and that was awful.

[Sqad]

You are referring to Barrett's Oesophagus being a pre malignant condition....I think the 10% of patient's with this condition go on to esophageal cancer.

I am not sure about the exact figure, but check it by Googling.

By consitling with doctors i presume that you have had a gastroscopy (camera i stomach) and it that is the case, then Barrett's oesophagus will have been ruled out.

If you haven't seen a Gastro-enterologist then I would suggest that you do go back to your doctor.

[emmie]

i did some time back, and as far as i am aware was given the all clear, its just that having read the article about Barretts syndrome, oesophageal cancer it fits to a t, we can all do that i know, worry then cause ourselves more pain, but i've had too many people close to me die when they didn't get help, or left the problems they were having, not wanting to be a bother. It scares the hell out of me i know that much.

[WELSHYORKIE]

Then, if it scares the hell out of you em10, go back to your GP and tell him exactly that so he can either put your mind at rest or refer you

[emmie]

yes i will. thank you

[WELSHYORKIE]

Take care, em10.

[boxtops]

Let us know how you get on with the docs ♥

[emmie]

Thank you i will.

[goldenbolls]

do you drink alcohol ? i do and get costant heartburn, doc gives me laranzepole for it, it helps me, could be gastric ulcer ? but im n o doctor, get it checked asap !!

[emmie]

have booked the appointment already. Keep you posted, but i have had this condition for more than 20 years...

[joshuaty2010]

I think you need an over all check up so that the doctor will diagnose where is come from the pain that you experience.Be strong.