The esophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the tissue in your lower esophagus becomes damaged. It starts to resemble the tissue in ...

My husband's endoscopy showed a small pinkish area at the base of the esophagus. He has no GERD symptoms, but his doctor has ...

Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which acid reflux damages the lining of the esophagus, or food pipe. Medications and other treatments can help prevent further damage. Medications for Barrett’s ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Transnasal esophagoscopy (TNE) is a test that helps doctors look into the esophagus and stomach. It involves passing a thin tube through the nose and down the back of the throat. A TNE allows doctors ...

It is GERD Awareness Week, which is always held the same week as Thanksgiving. Reports show GERD, which is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease, affects roughly 20% of Americans. Recommended ...

DALLAS – Aug. 10, 2007 – New research from scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center underscores the importance of preventing recurring acid reflux ...

Newswise– Patients with Type 2 Diabetes may face an increased risk for Barrett’s Esophagus (BE), regardless of other risk factors including smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity and gastroesophageal ...

A benign esophageal cell papilloma is a small, noncancerous tumor that forms in the esophagus. Most do not cause symptoms. Doctors treat the growth by removing it. A papilloma is a benign ...

Barrett’s esophagus develops as a result of chronic acid and bile reflux and carries an increased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma. Because it has no specific symptoms, many patients do not receive a ...