Esophagus Information Center
Esophagus Information Center
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or Chronic Heartburn: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
What Is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is also known as peptic esophagitis, reflux esophagitis, or chronic heartburn is a condition where...
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Esophageal Cancer: Causes, Types, Symptoms, Stages, Treatment
Cancer that begins in the esophagus is known as esophageal cancer. Esophagus is a long and hollow duct, which travels from the throat to...
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Barrett’s Esophagus or Barrett Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Lifestyle Changes
What Is Barrett's Esophagus or Barrett Syndrome?Barrett's esophagus is a potentially serious complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. If an individual has Barrett's...
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Esophagitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Lifestyle Modifications
Esophagitis is inflammation, which causes damage to the tissues of the esophagus due to a variety of reasons. Esophagus is a muscular tube whose...
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What Causes Dysphagia And How Is It Diagnosed And Treated?
What is Dysphagia?Dysphagia is a medical condition in which an individual finds it difficult to swallow food or any substance. In some cases this...
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Silent Reflux or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: Causes, Treatment, Home Remedies, Diet, Prevention
A form of gastroesophageal disease known as the Silent reflux or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) can be pretty confusing which may exist in a person...
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Zenker’s Diverticulum: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis
What is Zenker's Diverticulum?Zenker's diverticulum (pharyngeal pouch/hypopharyngeal diverticulum/ pharyngoesophageal diverticulum) is a diverticulum which is formed from the mucosa of the pharynx and is...
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Achalasia: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Diet, Diagnosis, Prevention
The tube that connects the throat with the stomach is called esophagus. Achalasia is a condition when the esophagus is severely affected. The lower...
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Esophageal Spasm: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention, Home Remedies, Diagnosis
What is an Esophageal Spasm?Esophagus is the tube, which connects the stomach to the mouth. Contractions normally occur in the esophagus, which enables the...
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What Causes Acid Reflux?
There is a valve that sits at the entrance of your stomach. This ring of muscle is referred to as the lower esophageal sphincter...
