Dr. Mohan says there are risk factors - such as chronic reflux symptoms for more than five years, a family history of Barrett's esophagus, being male, over 50 years old, Caucasian, or obese.

It was known that Barrett’s esophagus usually develops after long-term exposure to acid and bile reflux, which transforms the cells of the lining of the esophagus into cells that look more like those ...

The more risk factors a person has, the higher their likelihood of developing Barrett’s esophagus. Symptoms that may signal esophageal cancer include difficulty swallowing, food feeling stuck in the ...

From acid reflux to immune reactions, esophagitis has many causes—learn about its symptoms, types, and the latest treatments available.

Firefighters joined screenings for Barrett’s Esophagus, aiming to catch early signs of the lethal esophageal cancer through a ...

While Barrett’s esophagus itself doesn’t cause symptoms, it significantly increases the risk of developing esophageal cancer.

Young-Onset Barrett's Esophagus Incidence on the Rise The incidence of Barrett's esophagus has steadily increased over the past decade, according to an analysis of a large national medical records ...

What is the incidence and lifetime prevalence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus among cohorts of patients with Barrett's?

Certain acidic fruits can trigger acid reflux symptoms like heartburn or chest pain. But what about mango? Here, we explain if mango triggers or helps acid reflux.

New research is exploring low-cost, non-invasive ways to diagnose Barrett's esophagus, a condition associated with deadly esophageal cancer, to find effective strategies to identify patients with ...

In primary care, transnasal endoscopy without sedation might be the solution for an easier and simpler route to early diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer.