Endometrial Cancer --See A Doctor
See your doctor if you have difficulty swallowing, a chronic cough or unintended weight loss. Having these signs and symptoms doesn't mean you have esophageal cancer. A number of other conditions can cause similar problems, and your doctor can perform tests to help determine the cause.
Also seek treatment if you experience chronic heartburn, which can cause inflammation in your esophagus and increase your risk of esophageal cancer. In many cases, you can control mild or moderate heartburn by changing your diet and using over-the-counter antacids. When these measures aren't enough, your doctor may recommend stronger medications.
Signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux include:
Regurgitation. This leaves a sour taste and the sense of food re-entering your mouth.
Burning chest pain. This may occur especially after meals or at night when you're lying down.
Difficulty swallowing. This is often due to a spasm or stricture in your esophagus.
Coughing, wheezing, asthma, hoarseness or sore throat. This often results from acid reflux in your throat or windpipe.
Endometrial Cancer --See A Doctor
