Esophageal disorders like GERD and Barrett’s esophagus can cause painful swallowing problems. The conditions increase your risk of esophageal cancer.

May 2, 2024 · Esophageal cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the esophagus. The esophagus is a long, hollow tube that runs from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus …

Nov 20, 2024 · Esophageal dysmotility (esophageal motility disorders) is when your esophagus doesn’t move food and liquid to your stomach like it should. Symptoms include chest pain, …

Nov 9, 2024 · Esophageal spasms are painful contractions in the muscular tube connecting the mouth and stomach, called the esophagus. Esophageal spasms can feel like sudden, bad …

Oct 29, 2024 · Esophagitis is swelling and irritation, called inflammation, of the tissues that line the esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and drink from the …

Feb 2, 2024 · What is an esophageal stricture? An esophageal stricture is an abnormal narrowing of your esophagus. Your esophagus is the swallowing tube that runs through your chest, from …

Aug 7, 2017 · 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 …

Jan 7, 2025 · Esophageal dysphagia, a complex disorder, affects the esophagus, the muscular conduit between the throat and stomach. It impairs the normal swallowing mechanism and …

Nov 13, 2023 · Esophagitis is an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. If left untreated, this condition can become very …

Overview of Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.