Barretts Esophagus
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2022
- Barretts Esophagus is associated with GERD - but what is it and how does it happen? What are the risk factors for having Barretts Esophagus? How is Barrett's discovered? What can happen if you get Barrett's Esophagus?
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I'm 42 female also diagnosed with barrett & hiatus hernia. I suffered from Bulimia on and off throughout adult life.
How long have you had bulimia before you got barret esophagus?
Im 54 smoked 2 packs a day was an alcoholic and ate garbage food and would fall onto my bed immediately after eating. Was just diagnosed with barrets esophagus and prescribed omeprazole 40 mg for life. I quit smoking and alcohol and have no more acid reflux symptoms. Haven't started the medicine yet dont know what to do i feel great after changing my horrible lifestyle.
I rarely had acid reflux symptoms because I had Silent Reflux. I was also diagnosed with Barrett's. My dad passed from esophageal Cancer in 2013. He never complained of acid reflux. They told me I was a high risk so I take the meds and try and watch my diet.
I was just diagnosed with focal metaplasia type 2 and Hiatal Hernia (2cm). Although I have had GERd for a ling time (male 46) the diagnosis was a huge wake up call and I will admit, it idid scare me. I'm starting a food diary, changing the times and portions when I eat, adding exercise and taking my meds. Thank you for making these videos and for helping us understand our condition!
Im on board with the same thought . You are not alone 💪
@@111milko sorry to hear, but I'm glad that there is a supportive community in this channel. wishing you all the best!
My reflux symptoms were largely silent. I didn't feel burning, but since childhood, I often struggled with nausea that got worse in my 30s (mind you, I'm a normal weight, exercise, eat pretty well, and rarely drink, but my mom's side of the family is afflicted with reflux). I decided to get an endoscopy done--the standard endoscopy came back negative for Barrett's, but a Watts3D biopsy indicated Barrett's, metaplasia with no dysplasia. I can't say I'm happy with the diagnosis, especially since I'm only 38, but I'm glad that at least I'm being monitored. It will be interesting how many more diagnoses we see as technology progresses.
Almost no doctor talks about how most of the cases of Barrett’s associated with GERD also come with a hiatal hernia, I think that should be mentioned because also nobody mentions if repairing the hiatal hernia is recommended or just the PPIs are enough to keep Barret’s in check.
Thanks for watching. I believe this aspect is covered in another video. Covering everything in one video would make for an overly long video so I hope you check out the rest of the channel.
To answer the question I would be inclined to just use a PPI unless there were particularly high risks present
@@MarkCooperMD thank you for your answer!
Hi, Dr. Is cardia intestinal metaplasia the same thing you are talking about? I just got an endoscopy done and that is what they saw, however in the letter they sent me, they said: "Cardia intestinal metaplasia is benign and does not require follow up". I am kind of freaking out..
I'm diagnosed with barrett's esophagus with low grade dysplasia but in upper esophagus (oesophagus) which seems to be extremely rare
Yes it is rare. Sometimes there is a patch that is stomach like tissue and different from Barrett’s and benign but research suggests some correlation.
@@MarkCooperMD Exactly. When I took a second opinion from another doctor he said that it might just be an Inlet patch
Hi sir,I have a Barrett eshopagus.they after 5 years need to take a endoscopy.I am taking pantaprazole for 18 years I have continue for up to 5 years or I can stop now.
When was your Barrett diagnosed? Do you have a hiatal hernia? If yes, have you repaired it?
I am 41 year old male of Non European descent, normal weight, had GERD since 2020 and I now have ultra short segment BO. I'm sure there are millions like me which busts the belief that this condition is only commonly seen in overweight people of European background, and who are over 50 years of age. I have also been religiously following an acid watcher diet, sleeping on an incline, not lying down after eating, waiting at least 5 hours before I do for 2 years daily but this didn't stop me from getting BO.
Thanks for watching. I’ve seen Barrett’s in young healthy women. But it does remain that it’s most common and most likely to progress in the demographics of overweight white men who smoke. The length of Barrett’s is an important risk factor and thankfully yours is not long and therefore lower risk. Im glad you’re dedicated to caring for your health - it’s not easy to follow the lifestyle fixes.
@@MarkCooperMD Thanks for your reply. Yes, I am hopeful that my BO doesn't progress given that it is short segment. Also I was advised to get another endoscopy in 5 years. In the meantime I shall continue with the lifestyle changes.
@@MarkCooperMD Excluding the risk factors of being white, obese and smoking would it be fair to say that people who have long segment BO almost always started with short segment BO?
Hey doc, 46, white male, and was just diagnosed with barretts and a 7cm hiatal hernia. This was just a few weeks ago found at my endoscopy in December. This was a followup endoscopy from one i had in august. In august they put me on 80mg of omeprazol, to correct a stomach ulcer, which i have taken since then. But barretts, nor the hiatal hernia were there. Is it normal to progress this fast in such a short time, even being on ppi?
PPIs don’t reverse hiatal hernias. So one of the two endoscopies performed to you was wrong.
Does this always lead to cancer....😮 i have bleeding in my barrets Lining I've had it for 25yrs. dysphasia.
No it doesn’t always cause cancer. Over time the risk is not small, but with PPI, healthy habits a lot of the risk can be averted.
I'm 35 and have barrets. Just got diagnosed last week.
Thanks for watching Chris. When is your planned follow up?
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??? Planned follow up..?? I've had GERD, COPD & they've only just diagnosed me with Barrett's. All i take is (for GERD) Motillium and Nexium 40. (I had a feeling that my Dr knew about BO back in 2009). What is supposed to be happening. Plus i have Emphazimia as well. I was diagnosed years ago with that. And, sorry, i forgot to mention that i have a hiatal hernia at the end of my Oesophagus, where the back flow goes.
Today i was diagnosed with grade D esophagitis and my doctor says it can turn into barrets esophagus......can my grade d esophagitis be cured
With meds and diet changes it will often heal up quite well. It’s important to avoid tobacco and alcohol. Embark on weight loss if applicable. Barrett’s is a relatively low risk condition. You likely will be asked to repeat a scope after there’s been opportunity for healing.
Hello Doc, I am 25 year old Filipino Male and I have GERD since April 2021. Is it possible for me to have Barrett's Esophagus?
I was 26 when I got diagnosed with Barrett's.
@@Benisbucker how old are you now?
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