Question 1

my lower esophagus has formed into a s shape why?

Accepted Answer

Do U have Achalasia: Achalasia is defined by absent peristalsis in the esophagus &amp; incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (les).  It may be a "primary" esophageal motility disorder, or "secondary" to cancers invading the les (pseudoachalasia), chagas disease from reduviid bug bites, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, eosinophilic infiltration. Similar motor abnormalities can be seen with diabetes &amp; ciip.

Question 2

just diagnosed with barrett esophagus does it mean i have precancerous?

Accepted Answer

New dx of Barrett's: Barrett's esophagus is not something to play around with! barrett's epithelium occurs as a terminal event in those with chronic gerd. Barrett's patients risks cancer of the esophagus. Poorly treated barrett's can progress by replacing more & more of the esophagus lining, & can become dysplastic. Barrett's warrants surveillance endoscopy, aggressive acid suppression, & maybe ablation &/or surgery.

Question 3

what are the tests for barrett's esophagus?

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Endoscopy: An endoscopy and biopsy is needed to assess the barrett's and decide if there are precancerous cells that require more aggressive therapy.

Question 4

what is the treatment for barrett esophagus?

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Watch , ablate: If high grade dysplasia then radiofrequency ablation should be done. If only low grade dysplasia or no dysplasia then we monitor with serial endoscopies.

Question 5

how is barrett's esophagus typically treated?

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Anti reflux Rx: Be is a complication of chronic reflux; may be painless. Cells in lower esophagus look like intestinal cells, would be ok if they weren't esoph. Cells; less resistant to chemical onslaught.  Pre-cancerous.  1% of barrett's pts. May develop adeno (gland) ca of esoph.  Rx with aggressive med rx, ppi twice a day, and follow up endoscopy to check for "dysplasia"-more cancer-like;  can remove by scope.

Question 6

describe the features of barrett's esophagus.?

Accepted Answer

Change in lining: Barrett's esophagus is when there is irritation to the area between the esophagus and stomach, causing the cells there to change from one form to another. The reason this is important is because the changed cells have a relatively high (compared to normal people) chance to progress to cancer. You would need endoscopy to find and treat this condition.

Question 7

is barrett's esophagus always something malignant?

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No: The vast majority are benign. It's good to check occasionally for little cancers that can develop.

Question 8

is there any way to prevent barrett's esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Barrett's is caused by the bathing of the bottom of the esophogus with irritating substances. Barrett's is considered to be a pre-cancerous condition, so you want to avoid getting it. It can occur even if you take antiacids or drugs like nexium, (esomeprazole) prevacid, Prilosec or tagamet because bile reflux which isn't painful can also cause it. You need to see a GI for endoscopy and follow up.

Question 9

what is barrett's esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Precancerous entity: Barrett's esophagus occurs when metaplastic columnar epithelium (that predisposes to cancer development) replaces the normal tissue of the esophagus.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of barretts esophagus?

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None: The symptoms of reflux are well known. Barretts per se has no symptoms. It is a step on the way to cancer. If you have gerd, reflux, heartburn or other issues like these you need to be checked. Barrettes is the step below cancer.

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