Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which the cells that make up the tissue that lines the esophagus have abnormal growth, making them more like the cells in the lining of the intestines. These abnormalities are caused by repeated and
According to the American College of Gastroenterology, more than 60 million Americans get heartburn at least once a month and 15 million of these people have symptoms every day. Given these numbers, it’s no wonder that there are so many
Everyone experiences bouts of gastrointestinal distress in their lifetime. However, there are some people that have persistent symptoms of chronic conditions. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common GI disorder. It is estimated to affect 10-15% of the world’s