Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which the normal lining of the esophagus (the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach) is replaced by abnormal, intestinal-like cells. This change is called intestinal metaplasia and increases the risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, a type of esophageal cancer.
Treatments & Procedures
- Common Symptoms
- Chronic heartburn
- Regurgitation of stomach acid
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- Chest pain (not related to the heart)
- Chronic cough or hoarseness
- Frequently Asked Questions
Risk factors include long-term GERD, obesity, smoking, and being over age 50.
It is most often caused by chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Monitoring is important because it can increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer.
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