Has anyone ever had what is called Bartletts Esophagus? If so, what are the signs and symptoms and what cures?

Answer 1

Look dear,It's called Barrett's oesophagus.
This means columnar metaplasia of the oesophageal squamous epithelium i.e change of the lining layer of epithelium as a result of long standing gastro_oesophageal reflux .
I'm sorry to say it's commonly associated with increased incidence of oesophageal adenocarcinoma which is highly aggresive with poor survival rate.
So as I told you,it commonly complicates oesophagitis.
May be manifested by same symptoms of it as :
Heart burn::
associated with or without regurgitation.
usually occurs within one hour after eating.
subcostal pain on swallowing & later on dysphagia which means difficulty in swallowing.
If the condition is only reflux,you can follow anti_reflux measures as:
weigh reduction if obese.
avoid alcohol,smoking & some foods & drugs.
Avoid large meals specially before sleep.
elevating head on the bed.
Then you have to do:
1-Endoscopy.
&If established Barret's oesophagus,I think treatment is surgical to avoid malignancy,may be through scraping in early cases .
Must be accompanied by regular follow up to detect any premalignant change.
& to know dear Me to is suffering from severe gastro_oesophageal reflux refractory to medical treatment although I'm too thin,not smoking & I don't drink alcohol,but is our fait.
So I'll pray for both you & me & I'll ask Allah that we will be well soon.
I hope I could help.

Answer 2

Barretts esphagus is caused by the inappropriate relaxation of the lower esophageal spincter either by foods or drugs. Can also be caused by chronic belching and pregnancy or acid hypersecretion. Signs and symptoms: Heartburn 70-85% Regurgitation (60%) Angina like chest pain (33%) Bronchospasm asthma (15-20%) Chronic cough loss of dental enamal failure to thrive in infants; apnea syndrome diagnosis is made by barium swallow Cures no treatment yes elevate head of bed avoid lying flat after meals avoid stooping tight fitting garments avoid drugs that decrease LES pressure weight loss avaoid voluntary burping then there are meds Nexium is my favorite and works the best. expensive Prevacid is second. Or Protonix Avoid chocolate perpperment onions high fat foods and alcohol tobacco and coffee and citrus.

Answer 3

This is damage to the esophagus caused by constant reflux of stomach acid.
A case of terminal heartburn and difficulty swallowing can result. Natural doctors recommend: MSM up to 8 grams a day; glutamine 8 grams daily; slippery elm and meadowsweet herbs as lozenges or teas; DGL 2 tablets 4 times daily; gamma oryzanol 100 mg 3 times daily til healed; Vitamin E 200 iu with each meal; a high potency multiple vitamin-mineral; B100 complex til healed; and Sano-gastril to control the acid production. Flaxseed oil and Borage oil are helpful. With MSM and Glutamine you may wish to start at a low dose and work up to 8 grams daily as tolerated. Good luck!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I just did a serch and can't find much on it even in the rare disease listings. sorry

Answer 6

go to www.gerd.com for the answer