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Doctor Warns Heartburn, Oral Health May Raise Cancer Risk
Persistent acid reflux and poor oral health can affect both throat and lungs due to connected respiratory and digestive pathways, warns Dr Rohit Swami, Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology at Narayana Hospital,…
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Persistent acid reflux and poor oral health can affect both throat and lungs due to connected respiratory and digestive pathways, warns Dr Rohit Swami, Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology at Narayana Hospital, Jaipur. Timesnownews.com reports that repeated exposure to stomach acid can damage the fragile lining of the throat, leading to chronic inflammation that may result in head and neck cancers. Antacids relieve burning but do not stop acid from rising. Meanwhile, oral bacteria from gum disease can potentially reach the respiratory tract, though the link to cancer is complex and still being studied.
The Indian Opinion
Many assume cancer strikes a single organ without warning, or that heartburn is harmless if dulled by antacids. This doctor's warning rightly corrects that, but the article also notes that acid reflux has not been established as a direct cause of lung cancer, and oral bacteria's role remains unclear. The real takeaway: persistent hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or non-healing mouth sores deserve a check-up. How many chronic reflux patients go on to develop throat cancer? The number is small, but ignoring burnt tissue is not smart.
Source: timesnownews.com
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