Question 1

is barretts esophagus considered an inflamatory condition? would having barrets with no displasia make crp level high?

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Yes it is Inflammato: It is a type of chronic inflammation caused by chronic irritation. I suppose it can cause the CRP to go up. I would not have done CRP test as it is not a test that helps, yet it can create a lot of anxiety!

Question 2

i had a endoscopy yesterday to check my barretts esophagus. they said my results were good and barretts was undetectable on the endoscopy. can barretts esophagus heal up? she told me to keep the same meds and recheck in a year . thanks?

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: I find mixed messages as to Barrett's esophagus healing with only medical treatment and diet. Nevertheless it can recur so rechecking in a year or so is reasonable advice.

Question 3

what is barrett's esophagus?

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

Question 4

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 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

what symptoms make you think of barrett's esophagus?

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Heart burn: The symptoms vary with the severity and duration of disease.  Usual symptoms are heart burn, chest pain, may be hoarseness, lung infection, difficulty in swallowing, anemia due to blood loss etc.

Question 8

when a man has barrett's esophagus, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk  CA: Chronic reflux of stomach content can cause irritation and inflammation of esophagus. Can lead to cellular changes that can increase the risk for (glandular) cancer of the esophagus.  Can be checked with endoscopy, follow up surveillance with endoscopy, rx the reflux.  New nonsurgical rx for more advanced cases (still pre cancer).  Aggressive rx for reflux lifelong.

Question 9

can a special diets reduce barrett's esophagus symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: Batretts esophagus is an asymptomatic disease caused by reflux. Barretts in itself may reduce reflux symptoms a bit but is a precancerous condition. Dietary modifications which help reflux symptoms include eating smaller meals, avoiding late meals, avoid caffeine, nicotine, peppermint, chocolate, spicy foods, tomatoes and tomato sauce.

Question 10

how long is the average that a person can live with barrett's esophagus

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Barrett's not cancer: You have to remember that Barrett's esophagus is not cancer.  It's a precursor to cancer, and if left untreated will become cancer, but it's not cancer.  So, if you go for your endoscopies regularly and get the areas of Barrett's treated adequately and completely when they appear, it should not affect your life expectancy.

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What is barrett's esophagus?

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