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OESOPHAGEAL CONDITIONS

Living with Barrett’s Oesophagus

Find educational materials to increase your knowledge and understanding of living with Barrett’s oesophagus.

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If I had not had this procedure, then I would have cancer of my oesophagus.”

 
- Harry, person with Barrett’s Oesophagus

 

​​This testimonial relates a genuine account of an individual’s response to the treatment, and does not provide any indication, guide, warranty or guarantee as to the response other persons may have to the treatment. Responses to the treatment may vary. Always consult your healthcare professional for a full list of benefits, indications, precautions, clinical results, and other important medical information that pertains to the therapy or products discussed.

Follow these steps to start your journey to treatment

 

 

STEP 01

Take the symptom quiz

Answer some simple questions to assess your risk of Barrett's Oesophagus.

STEP 02

Discuss with your GP

Take these results to your next appointment and discuss your treatment options.​

STEP 03

Find a specialist

If your GP recommends further treatment, find a suitable specialist near you.

Take the Symptom Quiz

 

Start the conversation by taking the interactive Barrett’s Oesophagus symptom quiz. You be able to download your results at the end to help start your journey. 

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Barrett’s Oesophagus symptom questionnaire

Your questionnaire results

This tool is not meant to diagnose or eliminate a diagnosis for any disease or condition. The list of symptoms and risk factors is not exhaustive. Talk to your doctor for further information.


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    Question 1 of 8

    Do you often experience acid reflux or ‘heartburn’?

    Question 2 of 8

    Do you frequently experience a sour taste in your mouth or bad breath?

    Question 3 of 8

    Do you experience painful or difficult swallowing of food?

    Question 4 of 8

    Do you experience heartburn that worsens or wakes you from sleep?

    Question 5 of 8

    Do you use tobacco products, or have you ever used tobacco products?

    Question 6 of 8

    Do you have a family history of Barrett’s oesophagus, cancer of the stomach, or cancer of the oesophagus?

    Question 7 of 8

    Have you been diagnosed with diabetes?

    Question 8 of 8

    Have you been diagnosed with sleep apnoea?

    References

    1. Shaheen NJ, Falk GW, Iyer PG, et al. ACG Clinical Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Barrett’s Esophagus. Am J Gastroenterol. 2016;111(1):30-50.

    2. Spechler SJ, Souza RF. Barrett’s Esophagus. N Eng J Med. 2014;371:836-45.

    Treatment options

    Discuss with your GP

    Ask your physician these questions to get the most out of your upcoming visit for Barrett’s oesophagus.