Question 1

i have barretts syndrome how did i get it?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Barrett's is a response to chronic reflux of stomach content; not entirely known if it is due to acid, bile, enzymes, other. Not everyone with chronic reflux gets barrett's changes in esoph; cells look like normal stomach and intestinal cells (except not in intestine), less resistant to effects of refluxed stuff; become more damaged, abnormal, down the road to ca in minority. Freq. Endoscopy, rx.

Question 2

if i have barretts at 32 yr old how long can i live with it?

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Need: Survillance endoscopy 3 to 5 years Follow standard GERD precautions. Take proton pump inhibitors as prescribed. Disease history is variable.

Question 3

whats eagle-barrett syndrome?

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Congenital syndrome: 'prune belly' syndrome is a congenital disorder of the urinary system, characterized by a triad of symptoms: (no abdomen wall muscles, bladder dysfunction, undesc. Testes)
the syndrome is named for the mass of wrinkled skin that is often present on the abdomen. Prune belly syndrome is a rare, genetic, birth defect affecting about 1 in 40, 000 births.[1] about 97% of those affected are male.

Question 4

what is  eagle-barrett syndrome?

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Prune-belly syndrome: Prune-belly or eagle-barrett syndrome is a rare form of fetal obstructive uropathy with reported incidence of 1:20, 000-1:50, 000 births. No definite genetic etiology has been determined, although seen 95% in male fetuses. 10% of affected cases have cardiac defects as well. Many affected individuals perish perinatally from lung hypoplasia and kidney failure - not always lethal, though.

Question 5

diagnosis of eagle barrett syndrome.?

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Prune-belly syndrome: Prune-belly or eagle-barrett syndrome is a rare form of fetal obstructive uropathy with reported incidence of 1:20, 000-1:50, 000 births. No definite genetic etiology has been determined, although seen 95% in male fetuses. 10% of affected cases have cardiac defects as well. Many affected individuals perish perinatally from lung hypoplasia and kidney failure - not always lethal, though.

Question 6

does hydrocele cause a man to be barrett if not treated?

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No: You probably mean barren (inability to have children). No hydroceles do not result in infertility.

Question 7

is there an operation for barretts syndrome besides halo?

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Not really.: Currently, there is no intervention that has been shown to prevent the development of barrett esophagus or its progression to esophageal cancer.  Esophagectomy and endoscopic mucosal resection or ablation may be done in cases of high-grade dysplasia.  A nissen fundoplication can reduce the reflux of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.

Question 8

can slippery elm help to heal the oesophegus. i have barretts.

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Barrett’s.: Being. The traditional doctor that I am, I cannot support attempting to heal the known precancerous condition of Barrett’s esophagus with such means.  Precancerous things have the real potential to become cancerous things.  Barrett’s esophagus requires treatment and surveillance endoscopic evaluations coordinated by a Gastroenterologist.

Question 9

i'm so anxious about being told i have barretts. feel like i have a terminal illness and it's only a matter of time.. please help! ?

Accepted Answer

Not true: This related to the acid reflux you have into your esophagus. There is treatment if you have not been taking this. You will need surveillance for this however you are not dying so : Watch what you eat, stop smoking if you do, reduce or stop the alcohol, reduce the caffeine and follow the docs instruction. 
Best wishes

Question 10

if dr said" surprised report came back as barretts b/c it didn't look like it" is that good news?dr said path could have "over read" specimen and it b

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Innocent comment: The pathologist's diagnosis is the final say in any abnormality that is being biopsied (clinicians may suspect something but won't know for sure until the biopsy is read by a pathologist). Your physician can always call the pathologist and discuss his concern, including a request for a second pathologist's opinion

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If i have barretts at 32 yr old how long can i live with it?

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Whats eagle-barrett syndrome?

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What is eagle-barrett syndrome?

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Diagnosis of eagle barrett syndrome.?

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Does hydrocele cause a man to be barrett if not treated?

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Is there an operation for barretts syndrome besides halo?

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Can slippery elm help to heal the oesophegus. i have barretts.

A member asked:

I'm so anxious about being told i have barretts. feel like i have a terminal illness and it's only a matter of time.. please help! ?

A member asked:

If dr said" surprised report came back as barretts b/c it didn't look like it" is that good news?dr said path could have "over read" specimen and it b

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