Hello. I Am A Recovering Bulimic (on And Off For

Posted on Fri, 21 Jun 2019

Question: Hello. I am a recovering bulimic (on and off for ten years). I’m scared I’m going to get esophageal cancer, am I going to? I’m very healthy now I eat well, healing foods and exercise moderately. But feel anxious every day that I am doomed for EC

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
If you don't have symptoms, you should not be worried.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand your concern.

I can not tell you if you are going to have or not esophageal cancer.

It can be caused not only by acid reflux, but also many other causes.

I suggest you to do an endoscopy to see the current condition of the esophagus.

If you don't have any symptoms probably there is nothing to be worried about.

I suggest to continue following a healthy lifestyle.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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