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I have been diagnosed with barrett's esophagus with no dysplasia. is it a good idea to continued with prescribed ppis even after gerd symptoms stop?
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Ask your doctor: It is best to follow what your treating doctor has recommneded. In general ppis have to be continued as the gerd symptoms are well controlled only as long as you are taking this medication. You can give it a try stopping the ppi for one week but make your doctor is made aware of what you are and should be doing to keep your gerd/barretts probelms under control.
Answered 9/3/2018
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Yes: While suppressing the acid component of the reflux is only part of it, if that tesuces injury to the eaophgus, it should help to not aggravate the barrett's. It is also a good idea to have properly performed surveillance endoscopy at regular intervals.
Answered 9/3/2018
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