Is Barrett terrible?

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In 1950, British doctor Barrett found that some esophageal inflammation mainly occurred in the inflammatory reaction at the junction of esophagus and cardia. One common feature was that the squamous cells originally covered the esophageal epithelium were replaced by columnar cells. Just like the "intestinal metaplasia" event in which gastric parietal cells are replaced by intestinal epithelial cells. Is Barrett terrible? Let's talk about it

Is Barrett terrible?

There is no protective structure of gastric mucosa on the surface of esophagus. It depends on the lower esophageal sphincter to block the connection between gastric cavity and esophagus and prevent the reflux of gastric contents. Stomach contents can digest all human tissues with gastric acid and pepsin.

When the sphincter dysfunction, can not strictly close the channel, a lot of pressure in the stomach, part of the gastric acid, protease squeezed into the esophagus, and began to digest. At this time, we feel heartburn, burning pain and even sternal pain, which is the symptom of reflux esophagitis.

After alcoholism, gastric acid secretion is abnormal, prostaglandins can not control the secretion, and gastric acid is excessive. Emotional stress directly leads to the decrease of gastrointestinal blood supply and sphincter dysfunction. When the alcohol stimulation is eliminated, the reflux problem can be solved by itself without taking drugs.

matters needing attention

Try to eat less high-fat meal, chocolate, coffee, candy, sweet potato, potato, 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 best to raise the head of the bed by 10-20 cm during sleep