Esophageal cancer affects the esophagus lining, causing swallowing difficulty and chest pain. Learn what symptoms to look for ...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic esophageal inflammatory disease of undetermined pathophysiology that results in dense mucosal eosinophilia and esophageal dysfunction. In childhood ...

Barrett's esophagus does not always cause symptoms; many live with it without experiencing signs. When there are symptoms, they occur due to GERD and stomach acid exposure. Individual cases vary ...

as evidenced by the decreasing blood content of the gastric aspirations and the stability of the vital signs. The sixth patient continued to bleed in spite of esophageal tamponade. Conversely ...

Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is an irritation of the esophagus caused by acid that refluxes (comes back up) from the stomach. When swallowing, food passes down the throat and through ...

There is no reliable treatment for ineffective esophageal motility (IEM), a disorder caused by failed smooth-muscle contraction that is common in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

and Barrett's esophagus can increase the risk of esophageal cancer. Talk with your doctor if you think you may be at risk or if you recognize any signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer, which ...

in addition to identifying those allergens that are potential contributors to esophageal inflammation. [53] The allergist should aid in the development and monitoring of response to food ...