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Barrett's esophagus

2020-05-10 05:27:48
I have GERD and recently I underwent endoscopy and it states that I have barrett's patch at one fold. What is the severity of barrett's patch and at this stage is it curable?
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Difficult to say from this endoscopic pictures.. and Ur age is 23yr this is not the age for Barrett.
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repeat Endoscopy with NBI at some other centre
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just continue Ur acidity medication

Answered2020-05-10 06:10:36

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Doesn't look like Barretts

Answered2020-05-10 09:21:26

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