A member asked:

1month ago test showed barretts was present. just had a egd done and it showed none, what happen? is this possible? what do i need to ask the dr?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Barretts esophagus: What treatment did u receive following DX of barretts? Antacid? Acid blocker like zantac (ranitidine) or prilosec? If treated with proton pump inhibitor like Prilosec or prevacid, med may have helped heal condition. If no treatment was given, then possible one of 2 diagnoses incorrect. Ask doc to compare tests.

Answered 6/30/2014

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