Complications and Risk Factors for Acid Reflux - Chronic esophageal inflammation can lead to numerous medical conditions like esophageal stricture, esophageal ulcer, Barrett's Eophagus. Scarring and narrowing of esophagus lead to esophageal stricture.
<p><strong>Complications and Risk Factors for Acid Reflux</strong></p>
<p>New York (USA), June 19, 2013</p>
<p><strong>Acid Reflux: Complications</strong></p>
<p>Chronic esophageal inflammation can lead to numerous medical conditions like:</p>
<p><strong>Esophageal Stricture:</strong> Esophagus narrows and cells in lower esophagus scar due to frequent exposure to stomach acids. This scar tissue narrows food pipe leading to difficulty in swallowing.</p>
<p><strong>Esophageal Ulcer:</strong> Stomach acid recurrently passing through esophagus erodes esophageal tissue forming open sores. These sores bleed and cause pain.</p>
<p><strong>Barrett&#8217;s Eophagus:</strong> This is a precursor to esophageal cancer although not the final determinant. Esophageal lining tissue changes in color and composition. Doctors normally recommend endoscopy examinations at regular intervals to detect esophageal cancer in the early stages itself.</p>
<p><strong>Acid Reflux: Risk Factors</strong></p>
<p>&#8211; Obesity<br />
&#8211; Smoking<br />
&#8211; Alcohol consumption<br />
&#8211; Pregnancy<br />
&#8211; Diabetes<br />
&#8211; Connective tissue disorders or Scleroderma<br />
&#8211; Delayed stomach emptying<br />
&#8211; Asthma<br />
&#8211; Dry mouth<br />
&#8211; Irritation and spasm of airways due to acid or Bronchospasm<br />
&#8211; Dental problems<br />
&#8211; Scarring and narrowing of esophagus leading to esophageal stricture<br />
&#8211; Drugs and medications like beta-blockers for high blood pressure or heart disease, anticholinergics, bronchodilators for asthma, dopamine-active drugs for Parkinson&#8217;s disease, calcium channel blockers for high blood pressure, Progestin for abnormal menstrual bleeding or birth control, Tricyclic antidepressants, and different sedatives prescribed for insomnia or anxiety<br />
&#8211; Heartburn and gastro esophageal reflux caused due to pregnancy or other medical conditions<br />
&#8211; Hiatal hernia<br />
&#8211; Hoarseness of throat or chronic cough<br />
&#8211; Esophageal ulcer</p>
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