Lydia D Thomson-Smith

Barrett's esophagus Lydia D Thomson-Smith

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Barrett's esophagus results from the chronic exposure to acid which rises up from the stomach and lead to irritation and heartburn. As at the start of 2013, up to one in 10 people with acid reflux developed Barrett's esophagus. Barrett's esophagus sufferers are more likely to be men and a few patients with the condition - approximately 1 in 100 each year in the UK - are eventually diagnosed with esophageal cancer...