it's not a good idea to drink if you have barrett's esophagus. in this disorder the lining of the esophagus (the tube food passes through on its way from the mouth to the stomach) slowly changes at the cellular level until it resembles tissue of the intestine. these changes also can cause cancer to arise in a small percentage of people with barrett's esophagus. because barrett's esophagus is closely related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) treatment for barrett's typically includes lifestyle changes to reduce stomach acid. avoiding alcohol and spicy foods are among these changes. hope this helps!
can i drink alcohol while having barrets esophogus?