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.
Oklahoma is a classic panhandle state; the western part is long and narrow where it stretches between Texas to the south and Kansas and Colorado to the north. The adjacent part of North Texas is also considered to be that state's panhandle. Other panhandle states include Alaska, Florida, Idaho and Maryland. West Virginia has two panhandles â one in the east and the other in the north.