Q: I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus a few years ago and have been feeling great on Prilosec without any heartburn. My internist suggested I have another endoscopy. Is it really necessary? A: Barrett's esophagus is a condition of the esophagus in which the cells lining the eso...
Barrett’s Esophagus: Endoscopic Surveillance and Treatment Options
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There are a number of symptoms of esophageal cancer : Difficulty swallowing, feeling as if food gets stuck in your throat, sudden weight loss, and pain in the chest or throat are all common. These symptoms are caused by tumor growth in the esophagus, which can block the movement of food into the stomach, leading to pain and discomfort while eating. These symptoms often do not arise until the tumor has become large and the disease has advanced.
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Q: Hello Todd, I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus in a very small section in the GE Junction along with Chronic Gastritis (H.Pylori was negative) and my Gastroenterologist prescribed me to take Prevacid. I never had heart burn symptons in the past and last July, had some burning sensation in my stomach or chest or back (kept switching) and that's when my physician suggetsed me to take the endoscopy. Before the endoscopy, he prescribed Aciphex which seemd to relieve the burning sensation. Then after the endoscopy, my Gastroenterologist asked to take prevacid and that didn't help. The burning sensation was becoming quite common and now it is there every day. I have switched b/w Zegrid, Prevacid, Pantoprazole and Aciphex with no effect. However, when I was on vacation in India last december, I had consulted a Gastroenterologist there and he prescribed me Domperidone 10mg with Pantoprazole. That really helped me a lot but I wasn't aware of the drubg being banned here in the Us. As soon as I heard abt it, I stopped taking Domperidone and the burning sensation is back. Is there any other medication? Or can I continue with Dom Peridone?