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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
barretts esophagitis
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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barretts esophagitis
by mommy752, May 17, 2009 12:57PM
I am a 52 year old female,nonsmoker ,never drank alcohol and was diagnosed 1 year ago with barretts( my father had barretts esophagitis also but has since passed). Recently i have had increasing pain under my xyphoid and awaken every morning with nausea and sometimes vomiting. I also am experiencing hiccups immediatly after beginning to eat. I am taking prilosec twice daily is there any other treatment and should i be concerned?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, May 28, 2009 07:52AM
, May 28, 2009 07:52AM
Hi,
Welcome to JustAnswer!
Barrett's esophagus occurs due to long term GERD.
It increases the risk of esophgeal cancer.
Continue PPI.
Regular endoscopic surveillance is recommended.
Welcome to JustAnswer!
Barrett's esophagus occurs due to long term GERD.
It increases the risk of esophgeal cancer.
Continue PPI.
Regular endoscopic surveillance is recommended.
