Barrett’s oesophagus occurs at the lower end of the gullet, when the cells’ lining on the inside of the oesophagus changes to be more like that of the stomach. It happens because of long-standing gastro-oesophageal reflux (GORD), and is most common in people who are overweight or who have a hiatus hernia, and in men.
If you experience symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation caused by the underlying GORD, you should book an appointment at the London Digestive Centre, where one of London Digestive Health’s team of specialist gastroenterologists will undertake an endoscopic examination of your oesophagus, with the help of real-time images which can be seen on a screen throughout.
If you are diagnosed with Barrett’s oesophagus, our multidisciplinary team of experts at LDH can offer you the full range of care and treatment options.