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

Posted by evapa @evapa, Apr 22, 2021

Has anyone been diagnosed with intestinal metaplasia? What does your doctor recommend? I was just diagnosed and am very anxious about it because of the risk of cancer. Would like to hear your experience with it. Thank you.

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bonou2 | @bonou2 | May 18 7:55am

Thank you so much for sharing the information. I got diagnosed 2 days ago and have been super anxious. Information on Google mostly says it’s not reversible and that’s scary. But after your message I know there is a chance. Appreciate your help

parlophone1267 | @parlophone1267 | May 18 7:36am

In reply to @bonou2 "Hi, how long before you went in for your follow up endo.?" + (show)

Well, my first one was the first week of January. "Mild gastritis" was detected too apparently, but a few weeks before that I began changing my diet. My follow up appointment was in early February and that's when I received the official diagnosis. I was prescribed Sucralfate, twice daily, and told to stay away from very processed meats, sodas, alcohol, smoking and spicy foods. I went completely bland from a somewhat bland diet and drank a LOT of water. Nothing but fruits, veggies, rice, and maybe an egg every now and then.
I'm still very much taking much better of myself and have cut virtually everything out of my diet that's high in fat, acid, sodium.

bonou2 | @bonou2 | May 18 5:44am

In reply to @parlophone1267 "ok - well....? No metaplasia detected! I was put on Sucralfate twice daily and ate NOTHING..." + (show)

Hi, how long before you went in for your follow up endo.?

cocacolabear123 | @cocacolabear123 | Apr 19 9:39am

Last September 2023 I have been diagnosed with intestinal, metaplasia and barrettes esophagus. Non-dysplasia, thank goodness. I’m reading information on intestinal metaplasia to educate myself because my doctor told me he’s not worried about metaplasia but that he is very concerned with Barrett esophagus.
I wish you the best, and I hope for find good advice from others

riflemanz64 | @riflemanz64 | Apr 19 8:55am

My Dr. said stay on the PPI for life due to stomach ulcers.

rozy288 | @rozy288 | Apr 19 8:34am

In reply to @riflemanz64 "I had Barrett’s esophagus in 2018. I watched my diet religiously and cut out spices, sweets..." + (show)

PPI ‘s are only intended for short term use . If you Google it you’ll see why .

parlophone1267 | @parlophone1267 | Apr 17 8:05am

ok - well....? No metaplasia detected! I was put on Sucralfate twice daily and ate NOTHING flavorful for like four months. I am beyond happy and, while I can have a more normalized diet, I am also definitely tweaking it to satisfy higher health standards. No more soda, alcohol, super fatty foods for me!

parlophone1267 | @parlophone1267 | Mar 25 2:15pm

In reply to @riflemanz64 "Buy the book "the acid watchers diet off Amazon because it has great info and recipes." + (show)

thanks for that. Good luck with the 'scope in April. I am going in for mine next week and am a little nervous. Hopefully, things will appear to have improved (maybe even slightly?). Will keep you guys posted! Wish me luck