Esophageal stricture primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2]

Overview

There are no established measures for the primary prevention of [disease name].

OR

There are no available vaccines against [disease name].

OR

Effective measures for the primary prevention of [disease name] include [measure1], [measure2], and [measure3].

OR

[Vaccine name] vaccine is recommended for [patient population] to prevent [disease name]. Other primary prevention strategies include [strategy 1], [strategy 2], and [strategy 3].

Primary Prevention

• Aggressive treatment of chronic gastroesophageal reflux is necessary.
• Store all corrosive chemicals where they will be inaccessible to children.
• Take all pills with a full glass of liquid.
• Use safety measures to avoid swallowing substances that can harm your esophagus. Keep dangerous chemicals out of the reach of children.
• See your provider if you have GERD.
• There are no established measures for the primary prevention of [disease name].
• There are no available vaccines against [disease name].

OR

• Effective measures for the primary prevention of esophageal stricture include:
  • Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease as a most important cause of esophageal stricture
  • Life style modification for gastroesophageal reflux disease such as avoiding
    • Spicy foods
    • Tobacco
    • Alcohol
    • Peppermint
    • Chocolate
    • Food before bedtime 

Esophageal stricture

• • [Measure3]

OR

• [Vaccine name] vaccine is recommended for [patient population] to prevent [disease name]. Other primary prevention strategies include:
  • [Strategy 1]
  • [Strategy 2]
  • [Strategy 3]