How can esophageal cancer be prevented?
Since acid reflux can cause the type of cancer to which we are referring (there are other forms of cancerous esophageal tissue not discussed in this article) then the primary concern would be on how to prevent acid reflux. How can this be done? Acid reflux is brought on mainly by diet and lifestyle. Diets rich in acidic foods raise the acidity of the stomach and irritate the esophagus as they go down are not a good choice for person trying to prevent reflux. Lifestyle habits, like smoking, can actually make acid reflux worse. Smoking decreases the body’s natural acid neutralizing tool—saliva—and also stimulates the production of acid. GERD is annoying. But it can also be very serious and dangerous if allowed it continues over a long period of time. It is vital to take every action possible now to prevent its effects!
