2007-01-16 21:09:49 · 6 answers · asked by hazel b 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
My husband has this disease and we thought he would have to have his esophagus removed and his throat reattached to the stomach. The operation is VERY intrusive and recovery long and slow. Resuming a "normal life" is not possible afterwards, although a different lifestyle is certainly attainable.
However, my husband was offered PHOTO-DYNAMIC THERAPY, expensive and somewhat inconvenient, but he is recovered and functioning without any major surgery. You should investigate this brilliant treatment, if your symptoms warrant an operation.
You can email me if you want to know more about it....
2007-01-16 21:30:00 · answer #1 · answered by Honey W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barrett's esophagus (sometimes called Barrett's syndrome, CELLO - columnar epithelium lined lower (o)esophagus or colloquially as Barrett's) refers to an abnormal change (metaplasia) in the cells of the lower end of the esophagus thought to be caused by damage from chronic acid exposure, or reflux esophagitis. Barrett's esophagus is found in about 10% of patients who seek medical care for heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux). It is considered to be a premalignant condition and is associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer.
The condition is named after Dr. Norman Barrett (1903–1979), Australian-born British surgeon at St Thomas' Hospital, who described the condition in 1957.
2007-01-16 21:17:09 · answer #2 · answered by paul13051956 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the surgery and still have the the reflex! They put a wrap around. Lifted my stomach and warped it with my asophogest. It was so bad that they could not wrap it all the was. My reflex is still there. It hurts and nothing has changed. I can't throw up now. But the reflex is still there. I thought they were fixing that. Big surgery I went through. Wish I hadn't . Because of the reflex and if I get sick.. I can't throw up. They checked me for five years to make sure the bad cells were out. I would see them annually . It is pre-cancer. But the reflex I can't handle. They did not tell me everything until after. Now I'm stuck with another pain as I gag from brushing my teeth. I told them and they did nothing.
2016-09-10 22:04:23 · answer #3 · answered by Cynthia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get rid of acid reflux and heartburn with this natural method http://acidreflux-cure.info
Usually, heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. is a symptom of acid reflux disease (GERD) Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Describes the condition of backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus which frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. The symptoms of acid reflux disease typically occur on 2 or more days a week.. And if you suffer from persistent heartburn on two or more days a week—and you’ve treated it and changed your diet—it could be due to acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease. But only your doctor can tell you if these are signs of acid reflux disease.
2014-10-28 23:17:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's got to do with pre-cancerous cells . My 21 year old daughter had it. She had the reflux surgery and it left.
2007-01-16 21:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by Vernetta W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a problem in your throat, caused by acid/mucosal reflux
2007-01-16 21:19:02 · answer #6 · answered by Croeso 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋