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21,"2018-04-20 02:38:05","Bang Disease","Brucellosis require.config({ paths: { ""webmd.m.socialshareplugin"": ""socialshareplugin/2/webmd.m.socialshareplugin.min"" } }); requirejs(['infnite-article/1/responsive-infinite-article.min']); $(function(){ require([""webmd.m.socialshareplugin"", ""css!socialshareplugin/2/socialshareplugin.min.css""], function(socialshare) { $("".module-social-share-container"").socialshareplugin({shareOrder: [""facebook"",""twitter"",""pinterest"",""save"",""email"",""print"",""listen""]}); }); }); Important It is possible that the main title of the report Brucellosis is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Bang Disease Brucellemia Brucelliasis Cyprus Fever Febris Melitensis Febris Sudoralis Febris Undulans Fievre Caprine Gibraltar Fever Goat Fever Maltese Fever Mediterranean Fever, Nonfamilial Melitensis Septicemia Melitococcosis Neapolitan Fever Phthisis Disorder Subdivisions Acute Brucellosis Subacute Brucellosis Chronic Brucellosis Undulant Fever Localized Brucellosis General Discussion Brucellosis is an infectious disease that affects livestock and may be transmitted to humans. It is rare in the United States, but occurs more frequently in other parts of the world. The disorder is caused by one of four different species of bacteria that belong to the genus Brucella. Initial symptoms of infection may be nonspecific including fevers, muscle pain, headache, loss of appetite, profuse sweating, and physical weakness. In some cases, the symptoms occur suddenly (acute), whereas, in others, symptoms may develop over the course of a few months. If brucellosis is not treated, the disease may take months to resolve once appropriate therapy is begun. Brucellosis may be confined to a certain area of the body (local) or have serious widespread complications that affect various organ systems of the body including the central nervous system. Brucellosis may be prevented if people drink only pasteurized cow and goat's milk. Pasteurization kills the bacteria that cause the disease. However, farmers and people exposed to butchered meat may also be affected by brucellosis. Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30333 Tel: (404)639-3534 Tel: (800)232-4636 TDD: (888)232-6348 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Office of Communications and Government Relations 6610 Rockledge Drive, MSC 6612 Bethesda, MD 20892-6612 Tel: (301)496-5717 Fax: (301)402-3573 Tel: (866)284-4107 TDD: (800)877-8339 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/World Health Organization (WHO) Avenue Appia 20 Geneva 27, 1211 Switzerland Tel: 41227912111 Fax: 41227913111 Internet: http://www.who.int/en/Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Consumer Nutrition and Health Information 10903 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 Tel: (301)575-0156 Tel: (888)463-6332 Internet: http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/ConsumerInformation/default.htmGenetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center PO Box 8126 Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126 Tel: (301)251-4925 Fax: (301)251-4911 Tel: (888)205-2311 TDD: (888)205-3223 Internet: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/ For a Complete Report This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be downloaded free from the NORD website for registered users. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational therapies (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, go to www.rarediseases.org and click on Rare Disease Database under ""Rare Disease Information"". The information provided in this report is not intended for diagnostic purposes. It is provided for informational purposes only. NORD recommends that affected individuals seek the advice or counsel of their own personal physicians. It is possible that the title of this topic is not the name you selected. Please check the Synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and Disorder Subdivision(s) covered by this report This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder. For additional information and assistance about rare disorders, please contact the National Organization for Rare Disorders at P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968; phone (203) 744-0100; web site www.rarediseases.org or email [email protected] Last Updated: 4/10/2009Copyright 1986, 1994, 2005, 2009 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.","{
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22,"2018-04-19 01:19:40","Bannayan Riley Ruvalcaba Syndrome",,"{
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23,"2018-04-19 01:19:40","Bannayan-Zonana Syndrome (BZS)",,"{
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24,"2018-04-20 02:38:17","Banti's Disease","Banti's Syndrome require.config({ paths: { ""webmd.m.socialshareplugin"": ""socialshareplugin/2/webmd.m.socialshareplugin.min"" } }); requirejs(['infnite-article/1/responsive-infinite-article.min']); $(function(){ require([""webmd.m.socialshareplugin"", ""css!socialshareplugin/2/socialshareplugin.min.css""], function(socialshare) { $("".module-social-share-container"").socialshareplugin({shareOrder: [""facebook"",""twitter"",""pinterest"",""save"",""email"",""print"",""listen""]}); }); }); Important It is possible that the main title of the report Banti's Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Banti's Disease Hypersplenism Idiopathic portal hypertension Idiopathic congestive splenomegaly Disorder Subdivisions None General Discussion Banti syndrome is a disorder of the spleen, the large, gland-like organ in the upper left side of the abdomen that produces red blood cells before birth and, in newborns, removes and destroys aged red blood cells, and plays a role in fighting infection. In the case of Banti syndrome, the spleen rapidly but prematurely destroys blood cells. This syndrome is characterized by abnormal enlargement of the spleen (splenomegaly) due to obstruction of blood flow in some veins and abnormally increased blood pressure (hypertension) within the veins of the liver (e.g., hepatic or portal veins), or the spleen (splenic veins). The disorder may be due to any number of different factors causing obstruction of portal, hepatic, or splenic veins including abnormalities present at birth (congenital) of such veins, blood clots, or various underlying disorders causing inflammation and obstruction of veins (vascular obstruction) of the liver. Resources American Liver Foundation 39 Broadway, Suite 2700 New York, NY 10006 USA Fax: (212)483-8179 Tel: (800)465-4837 Email: http://www.liverfoundation.org/contact/ Internet: http://www.liverfoundation.orgNIH/National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases Office of Communications & Public Liaison Bldg 31, Rm 9A06 31 Center Drive, MSC 2560 Bethesda, MD 20892-2560 Tel: (301)496-3583 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center PO Box 8126 Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126 Tel: (301)251-4925 Fax: (301)251-4911 Tel: (888)205-2311 TDD: (888)205-3223 Internet: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/ For a Complete Report This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be downloaded free from the NORD website for registered users. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational therapies (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, go to www.rarediseases.org and click on Rare Disease Database under ""Rare Disease Information"". The information provided in this report is not intended for diagnostic purposes. It is provided for informational purposes only. NORD recommends that affected individuals seek the advice or counsel of their own personal physicians. It is possible that the title of this topic is not the name you selected. Please check the Synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and Disorder Subdivision(s) covered by this report This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder. For additional information and assistance about rare disorders, please contact the National Organization for Rare Disorders at P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968; phone (203) 744-0100; web site www.rarediseases.org or email [email protected] Last Updated: 8/17/2007Copyright 1989, 1997, 2004, 2007 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.","{
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25,"2018-04-20 02:38:17","Banti's Syndrome","Banti's Syndrome require.config({ paths: { ""webmd.m.socialshareplugin"": ""socialshareplugin/2/webmd.m.socialshareplugin.min"" } }); requirejs(['infnite-article/1/responsive-infinite-article.min']); $(function(){ require([""webmd.m.socialshareplugin"", ""css!socialshareplugin/2/socialshareplugin.min.css""], function(socialshare) { $("".module-social-share-container"").socialshareplugin({shareOrder: [""facebook"",""twitter"",""pinterest"",""save"",""email"",""print"",""listen""]}); }); }); Important It is possible that the main title of the report Banti's Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Banti's Disease Hypersplenism Idiopathic portal hypertension Idiopathic congestive splenomegaly Disorder Subdivisions None General Discussion Banti syndrome is a disorder of the spleen, the large, gland-like organ in the upper left side of the abdomen that produces red blood cells before birth and, in newborns, removes and destroys aged red blood cells, and plays a role in fighting infection. In the case of Banti syndrome, the spleen rapidly but prematurely destroys blood cells. This syndrome is characterized by abnormal enlargement of the spleen (splenomegaly) due to obstruction of blood flow in some veins and abnormally increased blood pressure (hypertension) within the veins of the liver (e.g., hepatic or portal veins), or the spleen (splenic veins). The disorder may be due to any number of different factors causing obstruction of portal, hepatic, or splenic veins including abnormalities present at birth (congenital) of such veins, blood clots, or various underlying disorders causing inflammation and obstruction of veins (vascular obstruction) of the liver. Resources American Liver Foundation 39 Broadway, Suite 2700 New York, NY 10006 USA Fax: (212)483-8179 Tel: (800)465-4837 Email: http://www.liverfoundation.org/contact/ Internet: http://www.liverfoundation.orgNIH/National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases Office of Communications & Public Liaison Bldg 31, Rm 9A06 31 Center Drive, MSC 2560 Bethesda, MD 20892-2560 Tel: (301)496-3583 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center PO Box 8126 Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126 Tel: (301)251-4925 Fax: (301)251-4911 Tel: (888)205-2311 TDD: (888)205-3223 Internet: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/ For a Complete Report This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be downloaded free from the NORD website for registered users. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational therapies (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, go to www.rarediseases.org and click on Rare Disease Database under ""Rare Disease Information"". The information provided in this report is not intended for diagnostic purposes. It is provided for informational purposes only. NORD recommends that affected individuals seek the advice or counsel of their own personal physicians. It is possible that the title of this topic is not the name you selected. Please check the Synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and Disorder Subdivision(s) covered by this report This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder. For additional information and assistance about rare disorders, please contact the National Organization for Rare Disorders at P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968; phone (203) 744-0100; web site www.rarediseases.org or email [email protected] Last Updated: 8/17/2007Copyright 1989, 1997, 2004, 2007 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.","{
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26,"2018-04-20 02:38:18","Bardet Biedl Syndrome","Bardet Biedl Syndrome require.config({ paths: { ""webmd.m.socialshareplugin"": ""socialshareplugin/2/webmd.m.socialshareplugin.min"" } }); requirejs(['infnite-article/1/responsive-infinite-article.min']); $(function(){ require([""webmd.m.socialshareplugin"", ""css!socialshareplugin/2/socialshareplugin.min.css""], function(socialshare) { $("".module-social-share-container"").socialshareplugin({shareOrder: [""facebook"",""twitter"",""pinterest"",""save"",""email"",""print"",""listen""]}); }); }); Important It is possible that the main title of the report Bardet Biedl Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Biedl-Bardet Syndrome Laurence-Moon syndrome (LMS) Disorder Subdivisions None General Discussion Bardet-Biedl syndrome is a rare, genetic multisystem disorder characterized primarily by deterioration of the cells that receive light stimuli (cone and rod cells), in the retina of the eyes (progressive cone-rod dystrophy), an extra finger near the pinky or an extra toe near the fifth toe (postaxial polydactyly), a condition in which fat is disproportionately distributed on the abdomen and chest rather than the arms and legs (truncal obesity), diminished size and decreased function of the gonads (testes), in males (hypgonadism), kidney (renal), ,abnormalities, and learning difficulties. Visual abnormalities usually become progressively worse and may ultimately result in blindness. Kidney (renal) abnormalities may progress to cause life-threatening complications. Learning difficulties are a common finding due, in part, to vision loss. Only a minority of affected individuals have severe mental impairment. Most cases of Bardet-Biedl syndrome are inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Bardet-Biedl syndrome shows significant overlap with a disorder called Laurence-Moon syndrome. In fact, in the past, these disorders were considered the same and referred to as Laurence-Bardet-Biedl syndrome. Eventually, researchers decided that the two disorders despite numerous similarities were distinct entities. However, recent research has demonstrated that some individuals with the clinical findings of Laurence-Moon syndrome have had mutations in genes linked to Bardet-Biedl syndrome. This discovery has led some researchers to suggest that little evidence exists to continue to classify these two disorders as distinct entities. Resources Foundation Fighting Blindness 7168 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 100 Columbia, MD 21046 Tel: (410)423-0600 Fax: (410)872-0574 Tel: (800)683-5555 TDD: (800)683-5551 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.blindness.org/Lighthouse International 111 E 59th St New York, NY 10022-1202 Tel: (800)829-0500 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.lighthouse.orgRetinitis Pigmentosa International P.O. Box 900 Woodland Hills, CA 91365 Tel: (818)992-0500 Fax: (818)992-3265 Tel: (800)344-4877 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.rpinternational.orgNational Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI) P.O. Box 317 Watertown, MA 02272-0317 Tel: (617)972-7441 Fax: (617)972-7444 Tel: (800)562-6265 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.napvi.orgAmerican Foundation for the Blind 2 Penn Plaza Suite 1102 New York, NY 10121 Tel: (212)502-7600 Fax: (888)545-8331 Tel: (800)232-5463 TDD: (212)502-7662 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.afb.orgAmerican Council of the Blind 2200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 650 Arlington, VA 22201 Tel: (202)467-5081 Fax: (202)465-5085 Tel: (800)424-8666 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.acb.org/American Printing House for the Blind 1839 Frankfort Avenue P.O. Box 6085 Louisville, KY 40206-0085 USA Tel: (502)895-2405 Fax: (502)899-2274 Tel: (800)223-1839 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.aph.orgPrevent Blindness America 211 West Wacker Drive Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60606 Tel: (312)363-6001 Fax: (312)363-6052 Tel: (800)331-2020 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.preventblindness.orgGenetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center PO Box 8126 Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126 Tel: (301)251-4925 Fax: (301)251-4911 Tel: (888)205-2311 TDD: (888)205-3223 Internet: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/Foundation Fighting Blindness (Canada) 890 Yonge Street, 12th Floor Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3P4 Canada Tel: 4163604200 Fax: 4163600060 Tel: 8004613331 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.ffb.caMadisons Foundation PO Box 241956 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: (310)264-0826 Fax: (310)264-4766 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.madisonsfoundation.orgRetina International Ausstellungsstrasse 36 CH-8005 Zürich, Switzerland Tel: 410444441077 Fax: 410444441070 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.retina-international.orgPerkins School for the Blind 175 North Beacon Street Watertown, MA 02472 Tel: (617)924-3434 Fax: (617)926-2027 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.Perkins.org For a Complete Report This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be downloaded free from the NORD website for registered users. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational therapies (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, go to www.rarediseases.org and click on Rare Disease Database under ""Rare Disease Information"". The information provided in this report is not intended for diagnostic purposes. It is provided for informational purposes only. NORD recommends that affected individuals seek the advice or counsel of their own personal physicians. It is possible that the title of this topic is not the name you selected. Please check the Synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and Disorder Subdivision(s) covered by this report This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder. For additional information and assistance about rare disorders, please contact the National Organization for Rare Disorders at P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968; phone (203) 744-0100; web site www.rarediseases.org or email [email protected] Last Updated: 8/7/2007Copyright 1994, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2007 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.","{
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27,"2018-04-20 02:38:20","Barrett Esophagus","Barrett's Esophagus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments require.config({ paths: { ""webmd.m.socialshareplugin"": ""socialshareplugin/2/webmd.m.socialshareplugin.min"" } }); requirejs(['infnite-article/1/responsive-infinite-article.min']); $(function(){ require([""webmd.m.socialshareplugin"", ""css!socialshareplugin/2/socialshareplugin.min.css""], function(socialshare) { $("".module-social-share-container"").socialshareplugin({shareOrder: [""facebook"",""twitter"",""pinterest"",""save"",""email"",""print"",""listen""]}); }); }); In this Article In this Article In this Article What Is GERD and How Does It Relate to Barrett's Esophagus? Does GERD Always Cause Barrett's Esophagus? How Is Barrett's Esophagus Diagnosed? Can Barrett's Esophagus Be Treated? Are There Treatments That Specifically Target Barrett's Esophagus? Barrett's esophagus is a serious complication of GERD, which stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. In Barrett's esophagus, normal tissue lining the esophagus -- the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach -- changes to tissue that resembles the lining of the intestine. About 10% of people with chronic symptoms of GERD develop Barrett's esophagus. Barrett's esophagus does not have any specific symptoms, although patients with Barrett's esophagus may have symptoms related to GERD. It does, though, increase the risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, which is a serious, potentially fatal cancer of the esophagus. Although the risk of this cancer is higher in people with Barrett's esophagus, the disease is still rare. Less than 1% of people with Barrett's esophagus develop this particular cancer. Nevertheless, if you've been diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus, it's important to have routine examinations of your esophagus. With routine examination, your doctor can discover precancerous and cancer cells early, before they spread and when the disease is easier to treat. What Is GERD and How Does It Relate to Barrett's Esophagus? People with GERD may experience symptoms such as heartburn, a sour, burning sensation in the back of the throat, chronic cough, laryngitis, and nausea. When you swallow food or liquid, it automatically passes through the esophagus, which is a hollow, muscular tube that runs from your throat to your stomach. The lower esophageal sphincter, a ring of muscle at the end of the esophagus where it joins the stomach, keeps stomach contents from rising up into the esophagus. The stomach produces acid in order to digest food, but it is also protected from the acid it produces. With GERD, stomach contents flow backward into the esophagus. This is known as reflux. Most people with acid reflux don't develop Barrett's esophagus. But in patients with frequent acid reflux, the normal cells in the esophagus may eventually be replaced by cells that are similar to cells in the intestine to become Barrett's esophagus. Continued Does GERD Always Cause Barrett's Esophagus? No. Not everyone with GERD develops Barrett's esophagus. And not everyone with Barrett's esophagus had GERD. But long-term GERD is the primary risk factor. Anyone can develop Barrett's esophagus, but white males who have had long-term GERD are more likely than others to develop it. Other risk factors include the onset of GERD at a younger age and a history of current or past smoking. How Is Barrett's Esophagus Diagnosed? Because there are often no specific symptoms associated with Barrett's esophagus, it can only be diagnosed with an upper endoscopy and biopsy. Guidelines from the American Gastroenterological Association recommend screening in people who have multiple risk factors for Barrett’s esophagus. Risk factors include age over 50, male sex, white race, hiatal hernia, long standing GERD, and overweight, especially if weight is carried around the middle. To perform an endoscopy, a doctor called a gastroenterologist inserts a long flexible tube with a camera attached down the throat into the esophagus after giving the patient a sedative. The process may feel a little uncomfortable, but it isn't painful. Most people have little or no problem with it. Once the tube is inserted, the doctor can visually inspect the lining of the esophagus. Barrett's esophagus, if it's there, is visible on camera, but the diagnosis requires a biopsy. The doctor will remove a small sample of tissue to be examined under a microscope in the laboratory to confirm a diagnosis. The sample will also be examined for the presence of precancerous cells or cancer. If the biopsy confirms the presence of Barrett's esophagus, your doctor will probably recommend a follow-up endoscopy and biopsy to examine more tissue for early signs of developing cancer. If you have Barrett's esophagus but no cancer or precancerous cells are found, the doctor will still most likely recommend that you have periodic repeat endoscopy. This is a precaution, because cancer can develop in Barrett tissue years after diagnosing Barrett's esophagus. If precancerous cells are present in the biopsy, your doctor will discuss treatment and surveillance options with you. Continued Can Barrett's Esophagus Be Treated? One of the primary goals of treatment is to prevent or slow the development of Barrett's esophagus by treating and controlling acid reflux. This is done with lifestyle changes and medication. Lifestyle changes include taking steps such as: Make changes in your diet. Fatty foods, chocolate, caffeine, spicy foods, and peppermint can aggravate reflux. Avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks, and tobacco. Lose weight. Being overweight increases your risk for reflux. Sleep with the head of the bed elevated. Sleeping with your head raised may help prevent the acid in your stomach from flowing up into the esophagus. Don't lie down for 3 hours after eating. Take all medicines with plenty of water. The doctor may also prescribe medications to help. Those medications may include: Proton pump inhibitors that reduce the production of stomach acid Antacids to neutralize stomach acid H2 blockers that lessen the release of stomach acid Promotility agents -- drugs that speed up the movement of food from the stomach to the intestines Are There Treatments That Specifically Target Barrett's Esophagus? There are several treatments, including surgery, that are designed specifically to focus on the abnormal tissue. They include: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) uses radio waves delivered through an endoscope inserted into the esophagus to destroy abnormal cells while protecting the healthy cells underneath. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses a laser through an endoscope to kill abnormal cells in the lining without damaging normal tissue. Before the procedure, the patient takes a drug known as Photofrin, which causes cells to become light-sensitive. Endoscopic spray cryotherapy is a newer technique that applies cold nitrogen or carbon dioxide gas, through the endoscope to freeze the abnormal cells. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) lifts the abnormal lining and cuts it off the wall of the esophagus before it's removed through the endoscope. The goal is to remove any precancerous or cancer cells contained in the lining. If cancer cells are present, an ultrasound is done first to be sure the cancer hasn't moved deeper into the esophagus walls. Surgery to remove most of the esophagus is an option in cases where severe precancer (dysplasia) or cancer has been diagnosed. The earlier the surgery is done following the diagnosis, the better the chance for the cure. Continued It's important to keep several facts in mind: GERD is common among American adults. Only a small percentage of people with GERD (less than one out of every 10) develop Barrett's esophagus. Less than 1% of those with Barrett's esophagus each year go on to develop esophageal cancer. A diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus is not a cause for major alarm. Barrett's esophagus, however, can lead to precancerous changes in a small number of people and has an increased risk for cancer. So, a diagnosis is a reason to work with your doctor to be watchful of your health","{
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28,"2018-04-20 02:20:24","Barth Syndrome",,"{
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29,"2018-04-20 02:20:27","Bartholin Gland Cyst",,"{
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30,"2018-04-20 02:20:31","Bartonella Bacilliformis Infection",,"{
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31,"2018-04-20 02:20:33",Bartonelliasis,,"{
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32,"2018-04-20 02:20:34",Bartonellosis,,"{
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33,"2018-04-20 02:20:39","Bartter's Syndrome",,"{
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