Achalasia

The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow something too large, too hot, or too cold. You may also notice it when something is wrong. You may feel pain or have trouble swallowing.The most common problem with the esophagus is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). With GERD, a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it. Over time, GERD can cause damage to the esophagus.Other problems include heartburn, cancer, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Doctors may use various tests to make a diagnosis. These include imaging tests, an upper endoscopy, and a biopsy.Treatment depends on the problem. Some problems get better with over-the-counter medicines or changes in diet. Others may need prescription medicines or surgery.NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Disease Alternative Name

esophagus disorders

cardiospasm

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Dr. Shyam Sansari

General Practice (Homeopathy)

case of achalasia cardia male pt. complaints of dysphagia both liquid and solid food swallowing causing pain in oesophag...See More

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Nitin Suresh Goje

General Practice (Ayurveda)

Foreign Bodies in the Esophagus

■ Essentials of Diagnosis:- • Most common in children, edentulous older patients, and the severely mentally impaired • Occurs at physiologic areas of narrowing (upper esophageal sphincter, the level of the aortic arch, or the diaphragmat...See More

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