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A member asked:

Can barrett's esophagus stay the same over years time ? i take nexium (esomeprazole) 2x daily 40mg. 30 yo

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Yes.: Yes. Trouble is that it may become malignant. The rate is 0.25% per year. You need to be followed with yearly endoscopic examination and biopsy of suspected spots. Nexium is a good drug for Barrett's esophagus.

Dr Italia and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/24/2018

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I have acid reflux w/damage to esophagus. Doc put me on Nexium (esomeprazole) 40, 6 wks. It's day 10 and my throat burns all the time. Worst than b4. Should I stop?

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Son had upper GI and dr said he had barrets esophogus but biopsy was negative. He has gerd, takes nexium (esomeprazole). Why discrepancy? F/u needed future?

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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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Can someone with Barrett's esophagus ever stop taking nexium (esomeprazole) all together?

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I'm taking nexium (esomeprazole) 2x day- how do I know my GERD iscontroled? Scared, bc I have Barrett's esophagus . Have a tickle in my throat but have nasal drip

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