Does Pantoprazole Treat Barrett's Esophagus? Understanding the Role of Acid Suppression
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According to the American College of Gastroenterology, approximately 5.6% of the U.S. population has Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition often linked to chronic acid reflux. This article clarifies how pantoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, helps manage the acid reflux component of this condition but does not treat the abnormal esophageal cells directly.
