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Sometimes fluid from the stomach backs up into the lower esophagus. This is called reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Over time, the reflux may cause the cells in the esophagus to change. This condition is called Barrett’s esophagus. In some cases, Barrett’s esophagus leads to esophageal cancer.
