Barrett's esophageal symptoms?

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The squamous epithelium in the lower part of the esophagus is covered by columnar epithelium, which is called Barrett's esophagus because it was first reported by Barrett in England. At present, it is considered to be acquired, which may be related to reflux esophagitis, and adenocarcinoma may occur. The main symptoms were gastroesophageal reflux and complications. The symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux were burning sensation behind sternum, chest pain and nausea. Barrett's esophageal symptoms? Let's talk about it

Barrett's esophageal symptoms?

The onset age of Barrett's esophagus was reported from 1 month to 88 years old. The age distribution curve showed double peaks. The first peak was between 0 and 15 years old, and the other peak was between 48 and 80 years old. However, Barrett's esophagus was more common in middle-aged and elderly people. Barrett's esophagus is more common in men. Most patients have no symptoms because of the columnar metaplasia at the lower end of the esophagus.

The symptoms of Barrett's esophagus are mainly caused by gastroesophageal reflux and complications. The typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux are burning sensation behind the sternum (commonly known as heartburn), chest pain and nausea or acid regurgitation. Some patients have dysphagia due to esophageal stenosis or canceration. A small number of patients had no symptoms, but were found by chance during gastroscopy.

It is difficult to find Barrett's esophagus, and the manifestations of hiatal hernia and reflux esophagitis are not the specificity of this disease. Barrett's esophagus should be suspected in patients with digestive stricture or body ulcer.

matters needing attention

Changing lifestyle is the best way to prevent acid reflux heartburn. Try to eat less high-fat meal, chocolate, coffee, candy, sweet potato, potato and taro; Strictly stop smoking and drinking; Eat less and have more meals. Don't lie down immediately after meals. Don't eat 2-3 hours before going to bed; If it's easy to turn sour at night, it's better to raise the head of the bed by 10-20 cm during sleep; In addition, psychological factors are also very important, such as anxiety, depression will make the digestive system adverse reactions, so in the tense time, relieve pressure is also important.