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Does Drinking Contaminated Water Cause Throat Pain?

as a former Marine i was station at camp lejeune n.c. the water was contaminated with tce dce and other type of chemcials i have been diagnos with barrett s Esophagus and erosive esophagitis as well as H. Pylori infection and a stricture of the esophagus i still have throat pains would this be related to the contaminated water . i keep drinking at the base for three n half years my family also got sick there while i was station there.
Tue, 10 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Barrett esophagus is a complication of Gerd. In this disease normal squamous epithelium of the lower esophagus is replaced by columnar epithelium. this columnar epithelium is more prone for malignant transformation. Treatment of barrels esophagus is:

1. regular endoscopic biopsy for low grade dysplasia
2. ablation with laser
3. argon beam coagulation
4. ppi high doses for 3-6 months
5. resection

There is no such relation between marine water drinking and development of Gerd and Barrett.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pavani
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Does Drinking Contaminated Water Cause Throat Pain?

Hi, Barrett esophagus is a complication of Gerd. In this disease normal squamous epithelium of the lower esophagus is replaced by columnar epithelium. this columnar epithelium is more prone for malignant transformation. Treatment of barrels esophagus is: 1. regular endoscopic biopsy for low grade dysplasia 2. ablation with laser 3. argon beam coagulation 4. ppi high doses for 3-6 months 5. resection There is no such relation between marine water drinking and development of Gerd and Barrett. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pavani