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.
What do patients take to treat Barrett's Esophagus and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pantoprazole
(Controloc, Sandoz-Pantoprazole, Ran-Pantoprazole, Tecta)
|
2 | ||
|
Omeprazole
(Omeprazole DR, Omez, Acimax, Prilosec)
|
2 | ||
|
Esomeprazole
(Nexium IV, Neopral, Nexium)
|
1 | ||
| 0 |
These charts show data from Barrett's Esophagus patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Barrett's Esophagus at PatientsLikeMe?
- 95 patients have this condition
- 6 New patients joined this month
- 9 say Barrett's Esophagus is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 76% | Females |
|---|---|
| 24% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 2 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 4 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 13 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 13 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 5 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
These charts show data from Barrett's Esophagus patients who have completed their condition history