Foods to ease barretts

I'm a 23 year old male and I was diagnosed with Barretts about 5 years ago. It hasnt caused me any discomfort for a good few years now, but recently I find swallowing has become more strained and at time painful. I have an increased tendency to choke or gag on food, which obviously while dining in public is embarrassing. Are there any food stuffs that perhaps ease the strain of swallowing?

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi,
Since you have developed difficulty in swallowing, you first have to undergo upper GI endoscopy to see whether you have developed any stricture or growth which is causing the symptoms.
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- Ratnakar Kini M.D.