Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Acid Reflux And Barret S Esophagus Be Treated?

I had gallbladder surgery over a year ago and I still have all the problems I did before the surgery. I also have had acid reflex for 20 plus years. I have recently been diagnosed with Barret s Esophagus. I am taking medicine for it twice a day and it is not helping. Could something else be going on?
Fri, 10 Aug 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You may want to consider checking for H pylori if this has not been done before. H pylori bacteria can worsen or cause reflux symptoms. You may also need to try an alternative medication or a combination of medications for maximum effect. Lifestyle changes, if not already done, may also be needed. This would mainly involve a change of diet.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Acid Reflux And Barret S Esophagus Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You may want to consider checking for H pylori if this has not been done before. H pylori bacteria can worsen or cause reflux symptoms. You may also need to try an alternative medication or a combination of medications for maximum effect. Lifestyle changes, if not already done, may also be needed. This would mainly involve a change of diet. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.