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Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the flat pink lining of the swallowing tube that connects the mouth to the stomach (esophagus) becomes damaged by acid reflux, which causes the lining to thicken and become red.
Barrett’s esophagus is a change in the cellular structure of your esophagus lining. It’s a risk factor for cancer, but the risk is low. It usually occurs in people with chronic, untreated acid reflux (GERD).
Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which normal tissue lining of your esophagus – the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach – becomes more like the lining of your intestine,...
What are the symptoms of/what causes Barrett’s esophagus? Because Barrett’s esophagus is often a complication of GERD, many people show symptoms of GERD. These include chronic heartburn, nausea, pain in the chest or upper abdomen, vomiting, problems swallowing, bad breath, or respiratory problems.
Barrett's esophagus is most often diagnosed in people with GERD who are being examined for GERD complications. If your doctor discovers Barrett's esophagus on an endoscopy exam, you may be referred to a doctor who treats digestive diseases (gastroenterologist).
Barrett’s esophagus occurs when cells in the lining of the esophagus are damaged by exposure to acid from the stomach. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Barrett's esophagus is a complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a condition in which the stomach contents, including acid, reflux into the esophagus. Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus heals abnormally and changes from cells that look like skin to cells that look like intestinal cells.