Barrett Esophagus Case Studies

If lifestyle changers and therapies and other treatments don’t relive your signs and symptoms, surgery may be an option. Surgery options include the surgeon removing the damaged portion of your digestive tract and reconnect it, surgery is

GERD is a chronic condition. Once it begins, it usually is life-long. If there is injury to the lining of the esophagus (esophagitis), this also is a chronic condition. Moreover, after the esophagus has healed with treatment and treatment is stopped, the injury will return in most patients within a few months. Once treatment for GERD is begun it will need to be continued indefinitely although. However, some patients with intermittent symptoms and no esophagitis can be treated only during symptomatic periods.

The lower esophageal sphincter relaxes, and gastric contents regurgitate into the esophagus (Gastroesophageal Reflux disease, long-term care, 2017). Any condition can cause GERD but it is more likely increased when you go into a position that increases intra-abdominal pressure. More specifically, a hiatal hernia with an incompetent sphincter or pyloric surgery can cause GERD. GERD can affect anyone but it is likely seen in the age group over 40. The treatment for GERD can be medications, surgery, the patient can be taught to manage an appropriate diet and this disease typically requires the patient to modify their lifestyle. Some examples that someone diagnosed with GERD will want to do are positional therapy; elevating the head of the bed, weight reduction and avoiding lying down 2 hours before actually going to bed (Gastroesophageal Reflux disease, long-term care,

Barrett’s oesophagus rarely resolves completely, although the columnar-lined segment may shrink modestly in patients with acid suppressing treatment. Most cases stay constant, neither progressing or regressing, although complications may arise - including progression to oesophageal adenocarcinoma (BMJ

GERD is a condition that occurs when the contents of the stomach back up to the esophagus due to the relaxation or weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter. The common causes of GERD include:

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a disease of the digestive tract that can cause asthma and other complications. GERD does not affect the heart itself even though the heart can burn as a result; GERD can mimic the signs of a heart attack. This report will discuss how a prescription is not necessarily needed for treatment, medicine can be purchased OTC. This disease also affects infants and small children.

The last test that can be given to diagnose GERD is a test to measure the movement of the esophagus (esophageal motility testing) it measures the movement and pressure in the esophagus. Surgery may be used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms that have not been well controlled by medicines. It may be an option when medicines do not completely relieve symptoms, when a person is not capable of taking medicines, when such problems like asthma, coughing hoarseness, or reflux itself does not improve. Some types of surgeries include: fundoplication - the most common surgery used to treat GERDs, esophagus and stomach - to keep acid from backing up into the esophagus as easily, partial fundoplication - wrapping of the stomach halfway, full fundoplication - wrapping the stomach all around the esophagus so that it completely encircles it, Gastropexy - attaches the stomach to the diaphragm so that the stomach cannot move through the opening in the diaphragm into the chest. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic condition and is a lifetime disease. Treatment includes taking prescribed medications as instructed, avoiding spicy and fatty

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or G.E.R.D is the result of stomach contents flowing backwards up the esophagus. This paper will discuss the symptoms of G.E.R.D., how G.E.R.D. is diagnosed, the treatment, and ways to prevent the disease. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is treatable with favorable results; however, if left untreated G.E.R.D can cause serious complications over time.

Firstly, in hopes of understanding what esophageal cancer is, one must first understand what the esophagus is. The esophagus is a muscular tube connecting your throat to your stomach. It’s primary purpose it to transport food to the stomach and is usually between 10 – 13 inches long. Furthermore, the esophagus is lined with smooth muscle tissue, which causes contracts without conscious thought, moving the food along to the

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is characterized by a variety of symptoms, including the common “heartburn” and acid regurgitation, as well as the not so common chest pain (unrelated to the heart), chronic cough, hoarseness, and throat irritation. It is more familiarly known as GERD and is one of the most common chronic and rapidly growing diseases of today; yet, the underlying cause is still unclear. There seem to be many different theories on what causes GERD, but the most common treatment is the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI).

GERD is a reflux disease that is triggered by a weak lower esophageal sphincter. The lower esophageal sphincter, LES, is located between the end of the esophagus and the stomach. A closed lower esophageal sphincter prevents acid and bolus from returning to the esophagus. Those diagnosed with GERD experience a weak lower esophageal sphincter, which can cause bolus and acid to travel up the esophagus, causing a heart burning sensation. Overtime, a continuous exposure to the stomach acid and bolus can cause the esophagus to erode, which may result in bleeding as well as breathing problems.

Note the length of the tube outside of the body it is possible for a tube to slide out and be in the esophagus (Bankhead et al ,2009).

Reoccurring acid reflux, which is the back flow of stomach acid or bile into the esophagus, can lead to GERD. Normally, when you swallow, the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes. When the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes, food and liquid flow down into the stomach, and the former closes again. However, if the valve relaxes abnormally or weakens, stomach acid will flow back up into the esophagus. This will lead to frequent heartburn, which can sometimes disrupt the patent’s daily life.

The management of oesophageal CD requires close collaboration between physicians, surgeons, nurses, dieticians and counselors. The aim of treatment in CD is to achieve relief of symptoms, promote mucosal healing and once this target has been reached, it is important to maintain the remission. The longer the periods of remission and less the frequency of attacks, the better will be the patients’ quality of life. As the treatment options become more varied, we should keep in mind that the therapy should be suited to the patient’s particular

A growing population has been diagnosed with GERD in Australia each year. A recent study shows that there was a 45% increase in the management rate of GORD in general practice compared 1998-2000 to 2006-2008. (Miller & Charles 2009, p.955). GERD is thought to be associated with a weak or incompetent lower esophageal sphincter that aloe reflux to occur (Porth 2011, p.705). Most frequent symptoms is heartburn and acid regurgitation (Lehne 2013, p.993). A variety of respiratory symptoms are also associated with GORD when gastric reflux enters esophagus and causing damage to respiratory mucosa (Porth 2011, p.704). Therefore, GORD increases the risk of getting pneumonia for Mrs Thomas due to that substance from reflux could be inhaled to the lungs and causing a chemical and bacterial pneumonia, which is known as aspiration pneumonia (Lemone et al, 2014,