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If i change diet, lose some weight and continue nexium (esomeprazole) can i reverse barrett's esophagus ? can i live long life.. 31 years old

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Barrett's esophagus: Although the possibility of cancer is increased with Barrett's, the vast majority of patients with Barrett's esophagus never develop esophageal cancer. You can decrease your chances by keeping the reflux under good control. If on your screening endoscopies the pathology ever looks like it may be heading toward cancer, there are ways to do ablation of the Barrett's itself. Talk to your G.I. doc.

Answered 2/26/2016

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Prevent Barrett's: Once you have the cellular change called Barrett's esophagus, you need to have it eradicated via EGD, You could prevent Barrett's through proper management of GERD through proper diet.

Answered 3/28/2016

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