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Barrets esophagus.doc said he thinks pathologist over read b/c he sees no signs of it... can it be reversed with nexium (esomeprazole)? he gave me 40mg 2xday

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possibly: High dose PPI's can prevent progression of Barrett's Esophagus to Cancer, and possibly reverse abnormal cellular changes in esophageal tissue. It is also possible that your GI i correct that Path over-read biopsy.

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Answered 6/12/2015

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