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How common is barrett's esophagus? i am obsessed over it and depressed?
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Barrett's Esophagus: According to the NIH, Barrett's Esophagus is present in 10-20% of patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and the overall prevalence has been estimated at about 5.6%. Stay calm and follow your physician's advice. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2387291/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20353441
Answered 12/15/2015
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Depends on criterion: If your anxiety impairs your daily functioning, seek referral to a psychologist for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, because chronic anxiety can ^ health risks & make any current illness worse. Follow your GI doctor's instructions for diet, meds, sleep, weight loss & follow-ups. Your GI will know if you need an endoscopic procedure to treat Barrett's long before esophageal cancer can develop.
Answered 12/15/2015
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