Barrett S Esophagus Cancer. Esophageal cancer occurs inside the esophagus which is the tube in the throat that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. Most people with barrett s esophagus have had symptoms of heartburn but many have no symptoms at all.
In barrett s esophagus the normal cells lining the esophagus are replaced by cells that are like the lining of the stomach or intestine. Barrett s esophagus is a complication of chronic long lasting and usually severe gastrointestinal reflux disease but occurs in only a small percentage of patients with gerd. Sometimes the cells of barrett s esophagus become more abnormal.
Molena explains how to know if you have barrett s esophagus.
Experts don t know the exact cause of barrett s esophagus. People with barrett s esophagus are at a much higher risk than people without this condition to develop adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. The gland cells in barrett. So a diagnosis is a reason to work with your doctor to be watchful.