Dr. Jayant Barve
Barrett's Esophaus Treatment In Mumbai

Barrett's esophagus is a pre-cancerous condition of the esophagus Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the flat pink lining of the esophagus becomes damaged by chronic acid reflux and is replaced by reddish lining of the stomach.

Barrett's esophagus itself usually does not cause symptoms. Most patients experience symptoms of GERD such as heartburn, acid reflux, difficulty swallowing, or chest discomfort.

It is believed that cause of Barrett's esophagus to be related to chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a condition where stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms. Is is die to Obesity, Smoking and Alcohol consumption.

It cannot be completely reversed, it can be managed and prevented from progressing to cancer.

Treatments for Barrett's esophagus aim to reduce acid reflux and prevent further damage to the esophagus. These may include:

• Lifestyle changes: Losing weight, quitting smoking, and avoiding trigger foods.
• Medications: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to reduce stomach acid.
• Endoscopic therapies: Radiofrequency ablation or cryotherapy to destroy abnormal cells.