Acid reflux
Acid reflux is a very common problem for adults in the United States. One in five Americans gets acid reflux or heartburn once a week or more often. So, if you happen to have this problem, you shouldn’t automatically think you have cancer, as while it can be a cancer symptom, it is not definitive.
What you should be on the lookout for is a sudden increase in these episodes when you haven’t made any diet changes. This is due to the fact that sudden acid reflux can be caused by tumors of the liver, stomach, or esophagus. And to make matters worse, if you have already been diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus (a condition caused by chronic acid reflux that is considered precancerous), you are at an increased risk of developing esophageal cancer.
This is why, if you know yourself to have problems with acid reflux but you also happen to experience a burning, painful sensation in your lower chest, it’s high time you made a doctor’s appointment.
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People with asthma, COPD or GERD (acid reflux) can also have a chronic cough. But I agree if you cough up blood, or if the cough changes and get a lot worse, something is definitely up and you should see a doctor.