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Barrett's esophagus

Barrett's esophagus

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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 Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Esophageal disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Body locations

Neck (front), Chest

Symptoms

Cough
Chest pain
Heartburn
Stomach upset
Vomiting
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Barrett's esophagus

Surgery

Esophagectomy
3.7
7 reviews
Endoscopic resection or ablation
3.3
7 reviews

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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