GERD and Acid Reflux Complications - Ulcers Strictures and More

        

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Take a subject most people do not want to discuss like heartburn and vomiting, then throw in pain which only the person going through it can understand and you will describe Gastroesophageal reflux disease. But, to better combat the problems and complications GERD can cause, anyone suffering form GERD or acid reflux needs to understand the disease.

Ulcers

When we mention ulcers we are talking about a break in the esophagus lining which can cause irritation or inflammation. The ulcer in the esophagus can damage the cells lining the esophagus or cause bleeding requiring surgery to repair the damage. Just because you show conditions of GERD does not mean you have an ulcer, it is just a reminder to have your doctor watch for.

Strictures

Once an ulcer has been cured or healed scarring is an issue. The scarring normally shrinks the tissue causing a stricture or narrowing of the esophagus. This narrowing can make it more difficult for food to pass through on its way to the stomach and begin the digestive process making acid reflux more of a potential problem. When strictures occur usually an endoscopic procedure is necessary to stretch out or repair the passageway to allow food through.

Barrett?s Esophagus

This form of GERD can be extremely dangerous and potentially fatal. Barrett?s esophagus gives sufferers the possibility of causing cancer, from cells lining the throat to become damaged and even cancerous. A microscopic examination or endoscopy of the ?live? cells can help determine if esophagus cell are cancerous. This condition should be monitored carefully, only about 10% of patients with GERD experience it, but it never hurts to get checked.

These are three of the seven major complications of GERD.

Jill Seimer shares tips on health at RefluxLife.com and wrote on acid reflux disorder symptoms from her experience with GERD.