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A 42-year-old female asked:

I have seen my test results today but have not spoken with my doctor yet. results show esophageal squamous mucosa with mild reflux type changes and rare goblet cell intestinal metaplasia. compatible with barret's esophagus. how serious is this?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 35 years experience
It needs to be treated and there are many ways to do it. Your based on his exam and findings.GI MD will explain
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Answered Sep 09, 2021
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Had endoscopy done... extremely mild IM found. Here is what was written: antral-type and body type gastric mucosa with focal intestinal metaplasia. GI doctor told me to check up in a year. She found everything to be benign. Thoughts? Huge risk? None?
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Will lansoprazole 30mg be more affective then aciphex 20mg twice a day for barrets esophagus the lansoprazole will be taken once a day.
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