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Is Heart Burn A Symptom Of Cancer?

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Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016
Question: Hi sir
I have heart bern for 5 days. When i spicy food it trigers more. Even little spicy. I use to go to bed soon after food. I have a fear will it b a symptom of cancer.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
do not be worried about cancer....

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have noted your symptoms - you been suffering from acute heart burn triggered by spicy food. Though cancer also presents with heart burn, it is not logical to be worried about cancer now. You could simply be suffering with acute gastritis / GERD.

I would start you on a course of proton pump inhibitor medicine like esomeprazole 20mg half an hour before food twice a day for 3 weeks. Avoid spicy food, caffeine, beverages and unnecessary pain medications. If you do not feel better or if symptoms worsens, you should see a doctor for further evaluation. An endoscopy as well as ultrasound scan will help us rule out cancers and other medical conditions.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards
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Is Heart Burn A Symptom Of Cancer?

Brief Answer: do not be worried about cancer.... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have noted your symptoms - you been suffering from acute heart burn triggered by spicy food. Though cancer also presents with heart burn, it is not logical to be worried about cancer now. You could simply be suffering with acute gastritis / GERD. I would start you on a course of proton pump inhibitor medicine like esomeprazole 20mg half an hour before food twice a day for 3 weeks. Avoid spicy food, caffeine, beverages and unnecessary pain medications. If you do not feel better or if symptoms worsens, you should see a doctor for further evaluation. An endoscopy as well as ultrasound scan will help us rule out cancers and other medical conditions. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications. Regards