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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.
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 | Rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Neck (front), Chest
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Procedures
Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Barrett's esophagus
Risk factors
Personal
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