Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases

Esophageal Diseases

Esophageal diseases are a collection of conditions that affect how the esophagus works. Esophagus is the food pipe which is the part of the digestive system that helps food travel from our mouth to our stomach. Disparate diseases can affect the esophagus, causing dysphagia or complication in swallowing or excessively hot, or excessively cold. You may likewise see it when something wasn’t right. You may feel torment or experience complication. The most well-known controversy with the throat is GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). With GERD, a muscle at the end of our esophagus doesn't close accordingly. It permits stomach contents to spill back, or reflux, into the throat and provoke it. After some time, GERD can harm the throat. Different issues incorporate acid reflux, malignant growth, and eosinophilia esophagitis. Professionals may utilize different tests to make a diagnosis. It includes imaging tests, an upper endoscopy, and a biopsy. Treatment depends upon the issue. Few issues improve with over counter medications or change of diet. Remaining may require physician recommended medicines or medical procedure.

Here are some of the additional diseases and conditions that affect the Esophagus:

Esophageal atresia

Esophageal cancer

Esophageal dysphagia

Esophageal varices

Esophagitis

Caustic injury to the Esophagus