Barrett's esophagus, however, is associated with these symptoms: 1  frequent and longstanding heartburn. 2  trouble swallowing (dysphagia) 3  vomiting blood (hematemesis) 4  pain under the sternum where the esophagus meets the stomach. 5  unintentional weight loss because eating is painful (odynophagia)
Why is Missouri Called the Show-Me State? A Missouri congressman may have coined the phrase the âShow-me Stateâ in regard to the stateâs political affairs. Missouri's nickname does not have a single verifiable source. Missouri is sometimes referred to as the âCave State,â due to the more than 6,000 caves found throughout the state.
The Nicknames. The Ocean State: (Official) This nickname was formulated to attract tourism to Rhode Island and appears on non-commercial license plates. Ocean State began appearing on Rhode Island license plates in 1972, replacing Discover. The Rhode Island Tourism Division promotes over 400 miles of coastline.