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Does Barrettes Esophagus Cause A Burning Sensation Across The Upper Abdomen?

Posted on Fri, 23 May 2014

Question: does barrettes esophagus cause a burning sensation across the upper abdomen

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Barrett's esophagus is a complication of long term acid reflux.
Barrett's esophagus by itself does not cause any burning sensation. But the predisposing factor - the acid reflux can cause burning sensation originating from the upper abdomen and going up in the center of the chest.

If zantac and omeprazole do not provide relief, you can get an upper GI endoscopy done to look inside for other causes.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (26 minutes later)

I will be having an endo/bravo done on Thursday to measure my PH can biopsies also be done at that time also can the omeprazole and zantac be keeping the acid from coming up through my esophagus as most of the burning is in my stomach and across my abdomen Thank You for helping me with my questions Im just worried and maybe didn't understand the diagnosis at the time

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The doctor would have done biopsy earlier. Barrett's esophagus is diagnosed only after doing biopsy.
So the doctor would not be repeating the biopsy.
Yes omeprazole and zantac keep decrease the episode of reflux of acid contents from the stomach.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar