Barrett's Disease. Barrett's disease is a condition in which the cells lining the esophagus change and become similar to the cells lining the intestine.arrett's disease is more commonly referred to as Barrett's esophagus. (Click Barrett's Esophagus for more information about the potential risk factors of Barrett's disease, tests and procedures used in making a diagnosis, and various treatment options that are available.). Barrett's Esophagus Information.
Fingernails may take 6 months to grow back, and toenails may take 12 to 18 months to grow back. Surgical nail removal is usually performed only when a large portion of the nail is diseased and damaged or if your nails are very painful. In some cases, only the diseased portion is removed, not the entire nail.
Fungus. In some cases, fungus can cause the toenails to become thicker. Fungus growing around the nail can cause the nail to separate from the nail bed as the fungus fills in the area. In this case, the nail will often become yellow or brown in addition to becoming thicker.Some skin conditions can also affect the toenails and cause them to become thicker.ungus growing around the nail can cause the nail to separate from the nail bed as the fungus fills in the area. In this case, the nail will often become yellow or brown in addition to becoming thicker. Some skin conditions can also affect the toenails and cause them to become thicker.