Have barrtett's. two years have passed and I'm nautious all the time

going in for another scope next week.  I'm scared to death.  I am 63 years old .  What are they looking for and am I in trouble?

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi,
Barrett's esophagus is a premalignant condition and can lead to cancer over a period of time.
Hence regular followup and endoscopy are essential.
The decided frequency of endoscopy is  based on the presence of abnormal cells and the degree of abnormality. Biopsy is done to take assess this.
Dont get scared. It is only a simple procedure.

[tootsie1946]

thank you.