Barrett's esophagus
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What is Barrett's esophagus?
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which the tissue lining the esophagus—the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach—is replaced by tissue that is similar to the lining of the intestine.
Common symptoms reported by people with Barrett's esophagus
Treatments taken by people for Barrett's esophagus
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Compare treatments taken by people with Barrett's esophagus
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Got a question about living with Barrett's esophagus? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has Barrett's esophagus on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 117 say Barrett's esophagus is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 16 | |
| 30s | 31 | |
| 40s | 29 | |
| 50s | 45 | |
| 60s | 30 | |
| 70+ | 98 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 13 | |
| 20-29 years | 23 | |
| 30-39 years | 9 | |
| 40-49 years | 16 | |
| 50-59 years | 14 | |
| 60-69 years | 6 | |
| 70+ years | 12 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 121 | |
| Female | 352 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 284 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 1 |