Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Esophageal Diseases

The esophagus is the solid cylinder that conveys nourishment and fluids from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow something excessively enormous, excessively hot, or excessively cold. You may likewise see it when something isn't right. You may feel torment or experience difficulty gulping. The most well-known issue with the throat is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). With GERD, a muscle at the end of your esophagus doesn't close appropriately. This permits stomach contents to spill back, or reflux, into the throat and aggravate it. After some time, GERD can make harm the throat. Different issues incorporate acid reflux, malignant growth, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Specialists may utilize different tests to make a diagnosis. These include imaging tests, an upper endoscopy, and a biopsy. Treatment relies upon the issue; a few issues improve with over-the-counter medications or changes in diet. Others may require physician recommended medicines or medical procedure. The following are additional diseases and conditions that affect the esophagus: