Barrett's Esophagus is a long medical name that refers to a condition of the esophagus that develops in people who have had long and chronic problems with heartburn and acid reflux.
 The Esophagus is the body's swallowing tube, extending from the throat to the stomach. Barrett's Esophagus occurs when the normal white lining of the esophagus is replaced by an abnormal red lining called specialized intestinal metaplasia.
It occurs in about 10% of those with serious heartburn problems and the reason it is a cause for concern and needs treatment is because Barrett's Esophagus is a condition that can lead to a type of esophageal cancer called adenocarcinoma.
Doctors tell us the risk is low but that all patients who have Barrett's Esophagus need to have their esophagus periodically checked to detect cancer when it is early and curable. It is also extremly important that heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux be controlled, through medication and diet.
Our goal here at TreatBarretts.com is to help you learn all you can about controlling the condition. The creator of this Website has been diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus and hopes this collection of information will help you as you learn all you can about treating acid reflux, GERD, heartburn and indigestion.
You see the more you can lessen the ocurance of heartburn and indigestion, the more healing there will be to your esophagus. And that greatly improves the odds that Barrett's Esophagus will not turn into esophageal cancer. The articles and information on this site contain valuable information that, if followed, will help you reduce or eliminate indigestion.
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