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Intestinal Metaplasia: What do you do to lower the risk of cancer?

Digestive Health | Last Active: May 18 7:55am | Replies (104)
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@romax

I’m in the same situation. I was diagnosed with IM a few days ago. I haven’t been able to sleep and I find myself really down.
I had H.pylori and treated a few years back. I’m pretty sure I got IM from that bug. I’m in my early 50’s.

I also have acid reflux. Approximately 3 years ago I had the Stretta procedure to correct the acid reflux. During the initial endoscope I had pre ulcers forming and erosive esophagus. After the stretta my erosive esophagus and my pre ulcers went away.

I just underwent another endoscope and the doctor said my esophagus looked good. I’m waiting for the Bravo study to verify my acid levels.

I really encourage everyone with acid reflux to do your research on the Stretta procedure.
(Dr. Noar on YouTube)

Anyone have any suggestions on Intestinal Metaplasia? Can it be removed at an early stage through retraction? Who specializes in IM?

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r400914 | @r400914 | Oct 7, 2022

I have the same as you, early 50’s , IM, acid reflux, ulcers, but taking 40g of pentaprozole and I had a second endo and doctor said looks much better. I do have to stay on the pentaprozole. I’m feeling good. I just try to eat healthy nothing fried, no red meat, wash products very well. I don’t think IM is reversible but I do think you can control it by eating healthy.

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