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Damage to the part of your body connecting mouth and stomach
Barrett's esophagus occurs when tissue similar to intestinal lining replaces the lining of your lower esophagus. Many people with Barrett’s esophagus also have gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Barrett’s esophagus puts you at risk for esophageal cancer, but most people do not develop it.
With Barrett's esophagus, you may not have any signs or symptoms. Those who do may have:
If you've had trouble with heartburn and acid reflux for more than five years or experience any of the following symptoms, talk to your physician immediately:
Physicians believe that chronic reflux or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) may cause Barrett's esophagus.
Between 5 and 10 percent of people with GERD develop Barrett’s esophagus. Obesity and smoking pose risks as well. Barrett's esophagus most commonly occurs in overweight, Caucasian males over the age of 50 with chronic GERD symptoms. Considered pre-cancerous, in some cases, dysplasia occurs (abnormal development at a microscopic level) with Barrett's esophagus.
With Barrett's esophagus, you may not have any signs or symptoms. Those who do may have:
If you've had trouble with heartburn and acid reflux for more than five years or experience any of the following symptoms, talk to your physician immediately:
Physicians believe that chronic reflux or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) may cause Barrett's esophagus.
Between 5 and 10 percent of people with GERD develop Barrett’s esophagus. Obesity and smoking pose risks as well. Barrett's esophagus most commonly occurs in overweight, Caucasian males over the age of 50 with chronic GERD symptoms. Considered pre-cancerous, in some cases, dysplasia occurs (abnormal development at a microscopic level) with Barrett's esophagus.
Physicians can have difficulty diagnosing Barrett's esophagus. Indiana University Health physicians will provide advanced testing to evaluate and treat your GERD, and assist you with swallowing difficulties.
IU Health physicians have expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. This makes us uniquely positioned to deliver specialized care for you, even if you have irregularities.
Physicians can have difficulty diagnosing Barrett's esophagus. Indiana University Health physicians will provide advanced testing to evaluate and treat your GERD, and assist you with swallowing difficulties.
IU Health physicians have expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. This makes us uniquely positioned to deliver specialized care for you, even if you have irregularities.
Controlling GERD is essential to prevent and manage Barrett’s esophagus. Our affiliation with the IU School of Medicine and the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology keeps us on the leading edge of advancements for diagnosing and treating Barrett’s esophagus. By participating in research and clinical trials, we create and learn the best ways to treat your symptoms.
IU Health physicians have extensive experience with treatments that will benefit you with excellent short- and long-term results. Your physicians’ goal will be to remove Barrett’s esophagus and abnormal cells, and regularly monitor your condition to maintain your health. IU Health has one of the few centers in Indiana to offer specific treatments for Barrett’s esophagus with high-grade dysplasia and other unusual features.
Controlling GERD is essential to prevent and manage Barrett’s esophagus. Our affiliation with the IU School of Medicine and the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology keeps us on the leading edge of advancements for diagnosing and treating Barrett’s esophagus. By participating in research and clinical trials, we create and learn the best ways to treat your symptoms.
IU Health physicians have extensive experience with treatments that will benefit you with excellent short- and long-term results. Your physicians’ goal will be to remove Barrett’s esophagus and abnormal cells, and regularly monitor your condition to maintain your health. IU Health has one of the few centers in Indiana to offer specific treatments for Barrett’s esophagus with high-grade dysplasia and other unusual features.
This service of the National Institute of Health provides patient information about Barrett’s esophagus, its causes, treatments, resources and research.
This national cancer group offers patient information about Barrett’s esophagus, its treatment and follow-up care.
This site describes Barrett’s esophagus and its treatments. It also offers information on gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other related conditions.
This service of the National Institute of Health provides patient information about Barrett’s esophagus, its causes, treatments, resources and research.
This national cancer group offers patient information about Barrett’s esophagus, its treatment and follow-up care.
This site describes Barrett’s esophagus and its treatments. It also offers information on gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other related conditions.