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

The fact that the cause of his IM is H. Pylori is actually a good thing because the virus can be treated. With proper medications and the right diet I've read where IM can be reversed in some people. I have IM with no known history of H.Pylori. That can be a bit more concerning because the cause of my IM is not really known. My doc explained to me that the chances of IM actually transitioning into cancer is extremely small and he told me to live my life. Once his H.pylori is irradicated, it's not that he can NEVER have mexican food etc.... He just needs to be mindful and only have it once in a while. That book will help him a lot. Great recipes too. I'm on it and I don't feel deprived at all. I eat what's on the Acid Watchers Diet mostly through the week and on Saturday nights I eat what I want within reason. He does need to keep stress down as much as possible. Our stomachs react to stress via secretion of stomach acid more than most anything else. I wish him a quick healing for his H.Pylori.

He is using nexium as a stomach protector.doctor gave couple of more pills for him. Thanks for these info. I will check the book also. I see that making diet is the key and regular check

Was he put on a PPI? Don't eat Italian,Mexican or any fried foods. No booze,or soda, no smoking. Don't use salt or pepper or any seasonings. I live on chicken breast that I cut up and boil it. Stay away from citrus fruits. Melons are good and ripe bananas. Whole wheat bread is good. Stay away from fast food, it's loaded with fat and sodium. Don't eat 3 hrs before bed. All you can do is cut out fatty, fried foods, soda,booze, vinegar products. Drink unsweetened almond milk, green tea, and lots of water. Don't eat before bedtime. Lose weight if needed and exercise. Buy the book "The acid Watcher diet on amazon. Great info and what to eat and avoid. Now that he had H Pylori, he has a better chance of getting stomach cancer.

My husband has diagnosed with intestinal metaplasia. Helicobakter were also detected.he started antibiotic cure to get rid of the bacteria. He has so much pain in his stomach. He started a diet..pls share your suggesions if there s any

All you can do is cut out fatty, fried foods, soda,booze, vinegar products. Drink unsweetened almond milk, green tea, and lots of water. Don't eat before bedtime. Lose weight if needed and exercise.

Order the book "The Acid Watchers Diet". Lots of great information and recipes there. He speaks a lot on how to heal the esophagus. I've noticed a huge difference in my symptoms with the right diet and I don't feel deprived. I've also lost 10lbs which has helped with my hernia a lot.

I was also just diagnosed with IM in my esophagus and stomach. My doctor called me and caught me off guard and now have a load of questions so will request a follow-up. Thank you all for the great advice and suggestions. Are there food, drinks, etc. that you know of that you should look towards for healing properties? I have had reflux for so long and thought I was good at avoiding all the trigger foods and yet I still got this diagnosis. I feel like I am going to have a small variety of foods to eat! I don't smoke or drink very often either. I read about ginger tea and lots of veggies, and whole grains. Do you avoid dairy as well? I also have a hiatal hernia and was on protonic for years but she just switched me to a time-released PPI and my reflux has been somewhat better.

Thank you Sue, I need to asked my doctor as well. He just told me I need to be on PPI for life.

I sure wish Drs. we’re all on the same page, one says this and another says this. My pharmacist said ppi’s are safe and only a small number of people get serious side effects. So who do I believe?

I also have chronic gastritis for years. Originally way back in 1997-99 I did take pantoloc but developed allergic reaction: horrible itching/rash. Then the same thing happened with h2 blockers. Anyway all these years I have struggled on with Gaviscon and liquid antacids. My family doc did not seem to know about this negative effect re acid supressing drugs and metaplasia.
There is something called sulcraflate which coats the lining of the stomach which the gastroenterologist also mentioned in his report. However, I suffer from horrid constipation and this is a major side effect of sulcraflate.
Basically I have a g.i. tract that I wouldnt wish on my worst enemy (well on second thought;)...
On a positive note it is so easy to stay slim!