Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Barrett's Esophagus Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What is Barrett's esophagus? Barrett's esophagus is a complication of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), primarily in white men. GERD is a disease in which there is reflux of acidic fluid from the stomach into the esophagus (the swallowing tube). It most commonly causes heartburn. There are two requirements for the diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus. The requirements necessitate

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