Barrett's Esophagus
Barrett's Esophagus is a serious complication of prolonged and persistent acid reflux disease in which cells in the lower esophagus begin to mutate and become precancerous. Barrett's Esophagus occurs in about 10 percent of acid reflux patients and is one of the most rapidly growing causes of esophageal cancer in North America. To date, no treatment can reverse the cellular damage done by Barrett's Esophagus.
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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…
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Jennifer Rackley, Health Guide, posted Bile and Barrett's Esophagus A recent study in the Annals of Surgery has shown that it may be bile not stomach acid that…
Stephanie, Health Guide, answered I am 52 tears old and have recently… This is very much a subject of debate at this point. There have been studies…
Stephanie, Health Guide, answered I have been recently diagnosed with… In general focal refers to a small area whereas generalized will be more…
Stephanie, Health Guide, answered Barrett's Syndrome-Is it true that this… The good news is that you now know you have Barrett's esophagus and can…
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