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What Causes Abdominal Pain Post Food Intake?
i have barretts and since i come from a family where as cancer has taken there lives at an early age( mom had 13 brothers and sisters all died before age 54 yrs, i am scared to death. i have stomach pain know matter what i eat . i have to take pills before i put anything in my mouth my doctor says its just really wait and see, i am on medical and that doesnt open many doors
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
Hi,
It is understandable to be concerned.
In general, screening (checking the esophagus and stomach for changes), is done every 3 to 5 years by endoscopy.
If you are having this done then any early changes, if they do occur (and they may not), should be easily picked up.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
It is understandable to be concerned.
In general, screening (checking the esophagus and stomach for changes), is done every 3 to 5 years by endoscopy.
If you are having this done then any early changes, if they do occur (and they may not), should be easily picked up.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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