Barrett's esophagus medical therapy

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Overview

Medical Therapy

Treatment may be important even if you do not feel any symptoms.

Lifestyle changes include:

  • Avoiding dietary fat, chocolate, caffeine, and peppermint because they may cause lower esophageal pressure and allow stomach acid to flow backwards
  • Avoiding alcohol and tobacco
  • Avoiding lying down after meals
  • Losing weight
  • Sleeping with the head of the bed elevated
  • Taking all medications with plenty of water

Medications to relieve symptoms and control gastroesophageal reflux include:

  • Antacids after meals and at bedtime
  • Cholinergic agents
  • Histamine H2 receptor blockers
  • Promotility agents
  • Proton pump inhibitors: Proton pump inhibitor drugs have not yet been proven to prevent esophageal cancer.

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