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Barrett's Esophagus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

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Are There Treatments That Specifically Target Barrett's Esophagus? continued...

It's important to keep several facts in mind:

GERD is common among American adults.
Only a small percentage of people with GERD (one out of every 10) develop Barrett's esophagus.
Less than 1% of those with Barrett's esophagus develop esophageal cancer.

A diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus is not a cause for major alarm. Barrett's esophagus is, though, considered a precancerous state. So a diagnosis is a reason to work with your doctor to be watchful of your health.

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