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Barrett Oesophagus

Health Encyclopedia: Acid Reflux (Gerd) And The Esophagus

Introduction

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which acids from the stomach move backward into the esophagus (an action called reflux). Reflux occurs if the muscular actions in the esophagus or other protective mechanisms fail.

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The hallmark symptoms of GERD are:

Heartburn: a burning sensation in the chest and throat.
Regurgitation: a sensation of acid backed up in the esophagus.

Although acid is a primary factor in damage cau...

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Expert & Community Posts

Acid Reflux... and Cancer?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Is there a potential relationship between acid reflux and cancer? The most significant... Read more »

New Treatment May Help Barrett's Esophagus

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

Barrett's esophagus can result from ongoing heartburn, which allows a constant splashing of acid... Read more »

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

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

I was a long-time sufferer with heartburn and was diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus a few years... Read more »

Barrett’s Esophagus: Endoscopic Surveillance and Treatment Options

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Q: I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus a few years ago and have been feeling great on Prilosec... Read more »

GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

I suffer from reflux, underwent an upper GI series, and have been told that I have a paraesophageal... Read more »

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Health Guide

Barrett's Esophagus

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a serious condition in which changes occur in the cells that line the lower esophagus and cause the cells to become abnormal and precancerous. Barrett's esophagus is... Read more »

Acid Reflux Causes

CausesAnyone who a large amount of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or taking a nap after eating a large meal high in fatty,... Read more »

Acid Reflux Complications: Symptoms & Erosive Esophagitis

Nearly everyone has an attack of heartburn at some point in their lives. In the vast majority of cases the condition is temporary and mild causing only transient discomfort. If patients... Read more »

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Heartburn: Highlights

New ResearchObesity and GERD. Research presented at the 2004 annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology suggests that the prevalence of GERD symptoms among obese patients... Read more »

GERD Diagnosis

If a patient suffers from chronic heartburn, chances are good the patient also has GERD. (Occasional heartburn does not necessarily indicate the presence of GERD.) The following is the... Read more »

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Esophagus and stomach anatomy

Medications

Axid Oral Uses and How to Use

Nizatidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from coming back... Read more »

Aciphex Oral Uses and How to Use

Rabeprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton... Read more »

Prilosec Oral Uses and How to Use

Omeprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton... Read more »

Zantac Oral Uses and How to Use

Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from returning... Read more »

Tagamet Oral Uses and How to Use

Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from coming... Read more »

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Related News

Acid Reflux: Stopping Cancer Before it Starts

June 11, 2007

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than 60 million Americans have acid reflux disease. It's not serious for most, but the condition... Read summary »

Freezing Away Cancer

September 14, 2007

BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Many people think of heartburn as something that's slightly uncomfortable. But for some people, it can... Read summary »

Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD

January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »

Experimental treatment uses ice to treat Barrett's esophagus

October 02, 2008

According to researchers, a little ice may cool the pain of Barrett's esophagus. In a current study, researchers spray liquid nitrogen into an... Read summary »

New surgery for Barrett's esophagus is less invasive

October 03, 2008

Researchers have developed a less invasive surgery technique for patients who need to have their esophagus removed due to esophageal cancer or... Read summary »

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