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.
Do not capitalize state when it is used in place of the actual state name. He is an employee of the state. (P eople working for the state government, however, might write State.) c. Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia are actually commonwealths.