Barrett’s Esophagus Explained | Diagnosis, Testing & Cancer Risk (Part 2)

What exactly is Barrett’s esophagus—and how do doctors determine who may be at higher risk? In Part 2 of this 4-part patient education series, leading gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist Dr. Raman Muthusamy explains how Barrett’s esophagus develops from chronic GERD and how it’s diagnosed and evaluated in clinical practice in the United States. Watch next: Barrett’s Esophagus in the U.S. | How GERD Increases Cancer Risk (Part 1):    • GERD to Barrett’s Esophagus: A Patient Sto...   In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ What Barrett’s esophagus is ✔️ How chronic acid reflux can affect the esophagus ✔️ How Barrett’s is diagnosed during endoscopy ✔️ How doctors assess risk for progression to cancer ✔️ Why early detection matters ✔️ How GI specialists guide treatment and follow-up care If you or someone you love experiences long-standing heartburn, reflux, or GERD symptoms, this episode provides trusted, expert-backed information to help you better understand Barrett’s esophagus and what comes next. This episode is part of a 4-part patient education series sponsored by Castle Biosciences and produced in collaboration with leading U.S. clinicians dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with Barrett’s esophagus. We’re joined by Dr. Raman Muthusamy, a nationally recognized U.S. expert in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy, who explains how Barrett’s is diagnosed, the latest tools and technologies used during evaluation, and how a team-based approach can lead to better outcomes for American patients. If you or someone you care about struggles with long-term heartburn or GERD, this episode provides trusted, U.S.-based guidance to help you take action before symptoms progress. Missed Part 1? Catch up here:    • From Reflux to Risk: How Heartburn and GER...   Part 1: From Reflux to Risk – How Heartburn & GERD Could Lead to Esophageal Cancer https://gastrogirl.com/podcast/from-r... Part 2: Barrett’s Esophagus – The Hidden Risk of Chronic Heartburn https://gastrogirl.com/podcast/barret... This series is sponsored by Castle Biosciences and produced in collaboration with leading clinicians and researchers dedicated to improving patient education and care in the United States. This video is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance.   Looking for expert-backed digestive health support? The Ask Gastro Girl App is your trusted AI-powered companion, offering quick answers, symptom tracking, personalized nutrition plans, and more. Download now to take charge of your gut health: https://gastrogirl.com/ask-gg-app/ Disclaimer: The sole purpose of the Gastro Girl podcast is to provide educational and informational content. Gastro Girl, Inc., American College of Gastroenterology, The Gastro Girl Podcast, host, Jacqueline Gaulin, and any and all guests appearing on any Gastro Girl podcast episode [Collectively the Service Provider] do not provide any medical advice and the Information will not be so construed or used as medical advice. Using, accessing and/or listening to the Gastro Girl Podcast and/or providing personal or medical information to the Service Provider does not create a clinician-patient relationship between the Service Provider and you or your patients. Nothing contained in this or any Gastro Girl Podcast episode is intended to create a clinician-patient relationship, and you will not rely on anything contained in any podcast episode in diagnosing or treating yourself or anyone else. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE PODCAST EPISODES IS PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NO WAY INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, CURE OR TREAT ANY MEDICAL OR OTHER CONDITION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING. If YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A HEALTH Emergency Please CALL 911