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Lifestyle: I have Barrett's Oesophagus

Boggy
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Hi.

I am currently in Spain as a commercial sailor which has resulted in using the local hospital to assist with my indigestion issues.

I have had a Hietal Hernia for over ten years and apparently it has caused gastric reflux damaging my esophagus. After an endoscopy and two biopsies fortunately the results are I have Barrets but no cancer. I’m ceasing smoking and alcohol along with consuming fried foods, spicy & chocolate, to comply with the guidelines but would appreciate more information on how to deal with this situation.

For example, is a mild curry without chilli going to cause harm?

Is a glass of wine a day harmful?

All & more questions like this I’m finding difficult to solve being at sea most of the time.

Is there a source of information please?

Boggy.

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  • Hello Boggy and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry to hear that you are having indigestion issues with your Barretts oesophagus and that you are looking for more information.

    I have posted some links that hopefully you can read through when you have time, and maybe even print them to read at your leisure.

    This information is on our website and this is from the Macmillan site, both on the Barretts oesophagus diagnosis.

    The Guts charity which deals with all things to do with the digestive system has this information page. And, Heartburn UK also is a good resource for trying to reduce acidity from foods.

    I hope some of these links are useful.

    Take care and if you are back in the UK and want to call the number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

    Sarah.

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  • Hello Boggy and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry to hear that you are having indigestion issues with your Barretts oesophagus and that you are looking for more information.

    I have posted some links that hopefully you can read through when you have time, and maybe even print them to read at your leisure.

    This information is on our website and this is from the Macmillan site, both on the Barretts oesophagus diagnosis.

    The Guts charity which deals with all things to do with the digestive system has this information page. And, Heartburn UK also is a good resource for trying to reduce acidity from foods.

    I hope some of these links are useful.

    Take care and if you are back in the UK and want to call the number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

    Sarah.

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