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What Is The Treatment For GERD And Barrett S Esophagus?
About 2 years ago I was diagnosed with GERD and Barrett s Esophagus. i also had an ulcer in my esophagus. At the time I was dipping tobacco and drinking a glass of red wine on a daily basis. My GI told me that I needed to make an extreme lifestyle change which include quitting dipping tobacco and drinking wine, discontinuing coffee, special diet, and 20 mg omeprazole and carafate which I did. 1 year later, I had another scope of my esophagus done and everything was clear. However, I still have pain, burning, and swelling in my xiphoid process area anytime I drink a glass of oj, wine, or have the slightest reflux. I have been to the mayo clinic and USF had additional esophageal scopes and tests done and the GI Dr s are puzzled. They think it may be 2 separate issues, but they seem to always work in conjuction with each other. What do you think. Wade
Thu, 26 May 2016
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For tretmentnet of gastroesophageal reflux disease and barret oesophagitis you have to modify your diet and lifestyle.
Avoid first alcohol drinking and smoking.
Avoid spicy and fatty foods.
Avoid citrus foods and dairy products.
Avoid spicy foods.
Raise your head during sleeping
Take small amount of meal.
Avoid Immeadiat sleeping after meal.
Acid suppression drugs like protons pump inhibitor drugs helpful in gastroesophageal reflux disease.
After taking this much care still symptoms are present than surgery is a last option.
Consent a gastroenterologist for further treatment.
Endoscopy can done if needed.
I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care .
Thank you very much.
For tretmentnet of gastroesophageal reflux disease and barret oesophagitis you have to modify your diet and lifestyle.
Avoid first alcohol drinking and smoking.
Avoid spicy and fatty foods.
Avoid citrus foods and dairy products.
Avoid spicy foods.
Raise your head during sleeping
Take small amount of meal.
Avoid Immeadiat sleeping after meal.
Acid suppression drugs like protons pump inhibitor drugs helpful in gastroesophageal reflux disease.
After taking this much care still symptoms are present than surgery is a last option.
Consent a gastroenterologist for further treatment.
Endoscopy can done if needed.
I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care .
Thank you very much.
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