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.

How do members experience Barrett's esophagus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Barrett's esophagus*

Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine Iron supplement Modafinil
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Tramadol Ibuprofen Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Aromatherapy Diet and exercise Massage Therapy
Common symptom
Cold intolerance
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Avoid Cold Temperatures Hot Drinks Microwavable bean bag
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Duloxetine Sertraline Fluoxetine

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Barrett's esophagus*

Treatment
Type
How many have tried
Tried for
Treatment

(Prilosec)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
173
Tried for
Barrett's esophagus (3)
Treatment

(Nexium)
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
76
Tried for
Barrett's esophagus (1)

*Data from patients with Barrett's esophagus, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.

Compare treatments taken by people with Barrett's esophagus*

Treatment
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Treatment

(Prilosec)
Perceived effectiveness
for Barrett's esophagus (1 evaluation)
Side effects
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
Barrett's esophagus (3)
Treatment

(Nexium)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
Barrett's esophagus (1)

*Data from patients with Barrett's esophagus, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.

Who has Barrett's esophagus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 7
30s 26
40s 51
50s 137
60s 199
70+ 127

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 146
Female 404