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QUERY REGARDING BARRET'S ESOPHAGUS
I have heard that people with long term acid reflux can develop Barrett's Esophagus ? When we talk about long term how much period does it mean ? Can a chronic acid reflux of 2 months lead to Barret's esophagus or a long term exposure is required ?
I had an endoscopy 2 yrs back whose report is attached herewith for your perusal.
Now from past 1 month I am having acid reflux, should I be worried ?
Can a endoscopy of that long period suggest something ?
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Dr. Piyush Gupta
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Long term (years) exposure required for barrets to form.
I don't think u r at risk of Barrett's as previously Endoscopy did not suggest any Hiatus hernia or Esophagitis.
U can try with antacids for reflux symptoms and if not resolving or recurring them get a repeat scopy done.
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