Barrett’s esophagus, reflux esophagitis can be treated, according to the condition of the general treatment, drugs, endoscopy, surgery and other treatment options.
The treatment of reflux esophagitis mainly starts with general treatment, usually avoiding eating 2~3 hours before bedtime, avoiding high-fat diet, avoiding chocolate, coffee, spicy and acidic food, and avoiding lying down immediately after meals. At the same time, quit smoking and forbid alcohol, and control weight appropriately.
In addition, acid-suppressing drugs such as omeprazole and gastric-promoting drugs such as domperidone can be taken to relieve symptoms. Surgical intervention such as fundoplication can be done if necessary.
Barrett’s esophagus can be secondary to reflux esophagitis and is treated in the same way as GERD in terms of general treatment and medications.
Since Barrett’s esophagus has some malignant potential, the lesion needs to be resected if necessary, and endoscopic treatment options such as endoscopic mucosal stripping and, if necessary, surgery such as partial esophagectomy can be used to treat the lesion.
Therefore, both diseases can be treated, and it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for standardized diagnosis and treatment.