Barrett's Esophagus

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Signs and Symptoms

Barrett's esophagus usually is asymptomatic (i.e., does not cause symptoms). In some cases, patients who have the condition experience symptoms related to chronic acid reflux, including heartburn (also called acid indigestion), excessive burping (belching), difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), and regurgitation of food.

Other symptoms include the following:

Chest pain (especially when lying down)
Coughing
Hoarseness
Shortness of breath
Sore throat
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