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How Can Chest Pain While Suffering From Barrett S Esophagus Be Treated?

I have Barrett s and have chest pain in my middle chest. I have had my stomach wrapped around my esophagus. I was in the hospital and had a stress test and it was negative for heart problems. I take omaprazole twice a day I believe I have spasms of the esophagus. What can I do to relieve the spasms. Can this be cancer
Wed, 27 Dec 2017
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If you have GERD symptoms for longer than 10 years, you have an increased risk of developing Barrett’s esophagus.

Other risk factors for developing Barrett’s esophagus include:

being male
being Caucasian
being over the age of 50
having H pylori gastritis
smoking
being obese ..

Barrett’s esophagus does not have any symptoms. However, because most people with this condition also have GERD, they will usually experience frequent heartburn.

Call your doctor right away if any of the following symptoms occur:

having chest pain
vomiting blood, or vomit that resembles coffee grounds
having difficulty swallowing
passing black, tarry, or bloody stools..

Barrett’s esophagus raises your risk for developing esophageal cancer. However, many people with this condition never develop cancer. If you have GERD, talk with your doctor to find a treatment plan that will help you manage your symptoms.

Your plan may include making lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, and avoiding spicy foods. You may also start eating smaller meals low in saturated fats, waiting at least 4 hours after eating to lie down, and elevating the head of your bed.

All of these measures will decrease gastroesophageal reflux. You also may be prescribed H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors.

It’s also important to schedule frequent follow-up appointments with your doctor so they can monitor the lining of your esophagus. This will make it more likely that your doctor will discover cancerous cells in the early stages.

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How Can Chest Pain While Suffering From Barrett S Esophagus Be Treated?

If you have GERD symptoms for longer than 10 years, you have an increased risk of developing Barrett’s esophagus. Other risk factors for developing Barrett’s esophagus include: being male being Caucasian being over the age of 50 having H pylori gastritis smoking being obese .. Barrett’s esophagus does not have any symptoms. However, because most people with this condition also have GERD, they will usually experience frequent heartburn. Call your doctor right away if any of the following symptoms occur: having chest pain vomiting blood, or vomit that resembles coffee grounds having difficulty swallowing passing black, tarry, or bloody stools.. Barrett’s esophagus raises your risk for developing esophageal cancer. However, many people with this condition never develop cancer. If you have GERD, talk with your doctor to find a treatment plan that will help you manage your symptoms. Your plan may include making lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, and avoiding spicy foods. You may also start eating smaller meals low in saturated fats, waiting at least 4 hours after eating to lie down, and elevating the head of your bed. All of these measures will decrease gastroesophageal reflux. You also may be prescribed H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors. It’s also important to schedule frequent follow-up appointments with your doctor so they can monitor the lining of your esophagus. This will make it more likely that your doctor will discover cancerous cells in the early stages. I hope you happy with information kindly rate it. thank you.