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Gastroesophageal reflux is a strong risk factor for this disease. The increase in incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma coincided with the introduction of medications that promote reflux by relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), such as nitroglycerin, anticholinergics, Î²-adrenergic agonists, aminophyllines, and benzodiazepines.
Over-the-counter medications will only reduce the symptoms of acid reflux disease and do not present a cure. If your acid reflux symptoms become chronic, contact your doctor so that he or she can determine whether or not there has been damage to the esophagus.Your doctor can provide you with the proper medication to treat the disease, such as with proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers or promotility agents.These medications can reduce the amount of acid that is produced and secreted in the stomach and heal the damage to the esophagus.ver-the-counter medications will only reduce the symptoms of acid reflux disease and do not present a cure. If your acid reflux symptoms become chronic, contact your doctor so that he or she can determine whether or not there has been damage to the esophagus.