BARRETTS ESOPHAGUS

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.

Between the esophagus and the stomach is a critically important valve, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Over time, the LES may begin to fail, leading to acid and chemical damage of the esophagus, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is often accompanied by symptoms such as heartburn or regurgitation. In some people, this GERD may trigger a change in the cells lining the lower esophagus, causing Barrett's esophagus.

Barrett's esophagus is associated with an increased risk of developing esophageal cancer (around 1 in 10,000)

Factors that increase your risk of Barrett's esophagus include:

Family history. Your odds of having Barrett's esophagus increase if you have a family history of Barrett's esophagus or esophageal cancer.

Being male. Men are far more likely to develop Barrett's esophagus.

Being white. White people have a greater risk of the disease than do people of other races.

Age. Barrett's esophagus can occur at any age but is more common in adults over 50.

Current or past smoking.

Being overweight. Body fat around your abdomen further increases your risk.

Treatment options

Radiofrequency Ablation therapy

Endoscopic mucosal resection

Surgical removal

BARRETTS ESOPHAGUS

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.

Between the esophagus and the stomach is a critically important valve, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Over time, the LES may begin to fail, leading to acid and chemical damage of the esophagus, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is often accompanied by symptoms such as heartburn or regurgitation. In some people, this GERD may trigger a change in the cells lining the lower esophagus, causing Barrett's esophagus.

Barrett's esophagus is associated with an increased risk of developing esophageal cancer (around 1 in 10,000)

Factors that increase your risk of Barrett's esophagus include:

Family history. Your odds of having Barrett's esophagus increase if you have a family history of Barrett's esophagus or esophageal cancer.

Being male. Men are far more likely to develop Barrett's esophagus.

Being white. White people have a greater risk of the disease than do people of other races.

Age. Barrett's esophagus can occur at any age but is more common in adults over 50.

Current or past smoking.

Being overweight. Body fat around your abdomen further increases your risk.

Treatment options

Radiofrequency Ablation therapy

Endoscopic mucosal resection

Surgical removal

BARRETTS ESOPHAGUS

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.

Between the esophagus and the stomach is a critically important valve, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Over time, the LES may begin to fail, leading to acid and chemical damage of the esophagus, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is often accompanied by symptoms such as heartburn or regurgitation. In some people, this GERD may trigger a change in the cells lining the lower esophagus, causing Barrett's esophagus.

Barrett's esophagus is associated with an increased risk of developing esophageal cancer (around 1 in 10,000)

Factors that increase your risk of Barrett's esophagus include:

Family history. Your odds of having Barrett's esophagus increase if you have a family history of Barrett's esophagus or esophageal cancer.

Being male. Men are far more likely to develop Barrett's esophagus.

Being white. White people have a greater risk of the disease than do people of other races.

Age. Barrett's esophagus can occur at any age but is more common in adults over 50.

Current or past smoking.

Being overweight. Body fat around your abdomen further increases your risk.

Treatment options

Radiofrequency Ablation therapy

Endoscopic mucosal resection

Surgical removal