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Barrett's esophagus
A condition in which the lower portion of the tube that connects the mouth and stomach (the esophagus) is damaged by recurring stomach acid reflux.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
Is a type of:Esophageal disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very rare | ||||
| Toddler3-5 | Very rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Rare | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Rare | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common | ||||
| Senior60+ | Very common |
Body locations
Neck (front), Chest
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Procedures
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Risk factors
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