Barrett’s Esophagus
How You Can Use Melatonin to Ease Reflux
What do you think of when you hear the mention of melatonin? Most people think insomnia. That's because this hormone is perceived as a natural sleep aid. Melatonin is made by the brain's pineal gland …
Will PPIs Protect You from Esophageal Cancer?
There are guidelines from the American Gastroenterological Association (Gastroenterology, March, 2017). They inform physicians that best practices require prescribing proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to …
Show 1316: Protecting Your Digestive Tract
This week on our nationally syndicated public radio show, we invite gastroenterologist Nicholas Shaheen into our studio to answer your questions about protecting your digestive tract. He is a national…
Show 1179: What Should You Do About Digestive Di…
Have you ever had horrible heartburn or a really bad bellyache? Most of us have experienced digestive distress at one time or another. When do you need to seek medical attention for your problem? What…
Show 1144: New Ways to Heal Your Digestive Tract
Heartburn is a common problem. Many people take powerful acid-suppressing drugs like Nexium or Prilosec every day to treat gastro-esophageal reflux disease or GERD. If untreated, chronic irritation of…
Will Aspirin Keep Barrett’s from Turning i…
Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the tissue lining the bottom of the food tube changes to resemble tissue lining the intestine. It is considered a pre-cancerous condition and is often assoc…
How to Overcome Heartburn with Probiotics
The medications doctors prescribe most frequently for digestive problems may lead to serious side effects. As a consequence, many people would prefer to find natural ways to overcome heartburn. One co…
When Is It Best to Take Nexium?
If you are a conscientious patient, you pay attention to the instructions you may be provided on how to take your medication. Should it be taken with food or on an empty stomach? At equally spaced int…
Will Black Raspberries Heal Barrett’s Esop…
Q. My friend sent me information about the positive effect of black raspberry on mice with Barrett's esophagus. I'm wondering how much black raspberry powder I should consume per day to help my own Ba…
Heartburn Drugs and Esophageal Cancer?
Q. I have been using Nexium for years and have been told I'll need it forever because I have Barrett's esophagus. I know that Nexium can interfere with the absorption of important minerals and I have …
Could Aspirin Prevent Barrett’s Esophagus?
Q. I have Barrett's esophagus, a pre-cancerous condition that can sometimes turn into cancer of the esophagus. Several years ago my gastroenterologist recommended that I take a low dose of aspirin to …
New Treatment for Barrett’s Esophagus Reve…
People with serious heartburn, also known as GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease, are often at higher risk for a condition called Barrett's esophagus. The cells lining the lower part of the esopha…
Aspirin for Barrett’s Esophagus
Regular aspirin use has been linked to a lower likelihood of a number of common cancers including colo-rectal, esophageal, stomach, breast, prostate and lung. Researchers have been searching for an ex…
