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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Symptoms of Heartburn | Burn-Free Diet | Get Relief | Complications | Join Me on Facebook | Follow Me on Twitter What is Barrett's Esophagus? Barrett's esophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged. This damage occurs when parts of the esophageal lining are repeatedly exposed to stomach acid, and are replaced by tissue that is similar to what is found intestine. This process is called intestinal metaplasia. Read more See More About:  barrett's esophagus  treating barrett's esophagus  complications of gerd Treating Barrett's Esophagus Currently, there are no medications that will reverse Barrett's esophagus. Treating underlying GERD, however, may slow the progress of the disease and help prevent complications. Read more See More About:  symptoms of barrett's esophagus  causes of barrett's esophagus  treating barrett's esophagus Have You Been Diaganosed with Barrett's Esophagus? Have you been diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus? You can share your experiences with symptoms, what prompted you to go to your doctor, and how a diagnosis was made. You can also read the stories from other individuals diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus. Read more Do You Have a Question? If you have a question about what you are experiencing or you want to find tips for controlling your chronic heartburn, the Heartburn forum is a great place to start. Visit the Heartburn Forum Heartburn / GERD Ads Acid Reflux Acid Reflux Symptoms Acid Reflux Diet Acid Heartburn Treat Acid Reflux Featured Articles   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Sharon Gillson Heartburn / GERD Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Heartburn / GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn   Follow me on: Advertisement