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Todd Eisner

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posted 05/14/2008, comments (2)

Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Barrett's Esophagus

I was a long-time sufferer with heartburn and was diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus a few years ago. While my symptoms have been under control, I worry about esophageal cancer. Do any drugs prevent the development of esophageal cancer in patients with Barrett's esophagus? It has long been felt that medications could not prevent the... Read more Chevron

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Randy Elliott

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posted 04/08/2008, comments (2)

Take care of it before it's too late

I suffered from acid reflex for 10 or more years. I should also say I never smoked or drank. Just a 50 year old heavy coffee drinker. After explaining my condition to my primary doctor, he ordered an endoscopy for me. The test showed a possible tumor, but the initial biopsy was negative. The doctor who performed the endoscopy was so sure of... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/23/2008, comment (1)

Barrett’s Esophagus: Endoscopic Surveillance and Treatment Options

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 esophagus transform from a pink, squamous cell to a... Read more Chevron

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