Treatments for Barrett's esophagus

Treatment list for Barrett's esophagus:

The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Barrett's esophagus includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

• H2 blockers
  • Cimetidine
  • Ranitidine
  • Famotidine
• Proton pump inhibitors
  • Omeprazole
  • Lansoprazole
• Regular screening for esophagus cancer

Medications used to treat Barrett's esophagus:

Note:You must always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

Some of the different medications used in the treatment of Barrett's esophagus include:

• Porfimer
• Photofrin

Medical news summaries about treatments for Barrett's esophagus:

The following medical news items are relevant to treatment of Barrett's esophagus:

• Pill-sized camera allows never seen before footage of the esophagus
• Reflux in detail

Discussion of treatments for Barrett's esophagus:

Once the cells in the lining of the esophagus have turned into columnar cells, they will not revert back to normal. In other words, at this time, there is no cure for Barrett's esophagus. The goal of treatment is to prevent further damage by stopping any acid reflux from the stomach. Medications that are helpful include H₂ receptor antagonists (or H₂ blockers) and proton pump inhibitors, which reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Examples of H₂ blockers are cimetidine, ranitidine, and famotidine; the drugs omeprazole and lansoprazole are proton pump inhibitors. If these medications do not work, surgery to remove damaged tissue or a section of the esophagus itself may be necessary. Fundoplication is the name of the surgery to remove part of the esophagus and attach the stomach to the remaining section. (Source: excerpt from Barrett's Esophagus: NIDDK)

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