Degree of severity of intestinal metaplasia

Posted by kinmeta @kinmeta, Nov 10, 2016

I am from China and now work in the United States. In China, I was diagnosed of intestinal metaplasia (++). Here, (++) means medium severity. Two weeks ago, I had a endoscopy in California, the resulting biopsy report only showed the existence of intestinal metaplasia in Antrum and Angularis, but not mention its severity. I have no way to find whether this desease is improving or deteriorating. I am quite nervous about its malignant development and want to monitor it closely. Can MAYO issue a biopsy report showing the degree of severity of intestinal metaplasia at Antrum and Angularis?
Thang you.

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4bunny | @4bunny | Nov 13, 2016

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Inez | @ikie | Jul 13, 2017

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What is it that mayo clinic put you on

Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator | @kanaazpereira | Jul 15, 2017

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Hello @ikie, and welcome to Connect,

Did you want to know more about Pentasa, (Mesalamine)?
This medication is used to treat ulcerative colitis, and reduce symptoms such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon. You can read more details here: http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/mesalamine-oral-route/description/drg-20064708

@ikie, we look forward to getting to know more about you; may I ask, what brings you to Connect?

Inez | @ikie | Jul 15, 2017

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Maybe there is two ikie but i was wanting to know more about metaplasia that what they told me i had Wednesday at the drs

Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator | @kanaazpereira | Jul 17, 2017

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Hi Inez @ikie,

Here are a few discussions/video on intestinal metaplasia that you may wish to view:
– Mayo Clinic video about Barretts Esophagus, Intestinal Metaplasia of the Cardia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTbeFAOVN8Q– – Intestional metaplasia and Barrett esophagus http://mayocl.in/2bVTPwm

I'm also tagging Connect members @nancyj1221, @travelgirl, @jafd, @dandl48, @phyllisbator, and @saucy, who have experience with intestinal metaplasia, and Barrett’s esophagus, and I'm sure they will be able to offer more insight.
@gts @mknorris1310 posted about intestinal metaplasia a while back, and I sincerely hope they return to join this conversation.

@ikie, could you share more details about your diagnosis? What symptoms do you have? Did your doctor suggest foods to avoid or diets to follow?