Dysphagia Resource Center
Collection of resources on difficulty in swallowing
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Disorders of Esophagus More Common In Older Adults
As a result of certain illnesses or general wear and tear on body systems, the esophagus can present a variety of disorders that tend to affect older Americans.
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EMedicine - Esophagitis : Article by Sajid Ansari, MD
Esophagitis - Esophagitis is usually due to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), infectious etiologies, or adverse effects of medications. Systemic illness and traumatic injury account for the remainder of causes. This article does not discuss GERD-induced esophagitis. Infective esophagitis is most commonly observed in immunosuppressed hosts, but it also has been reported in healthy ...
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Barrett's Esophagus
Jackson Gastroenterology's Web Site includes office information and patient education material on digestive and liver disorders, and nutrition. Endoscopic procedures that help in diagnosis and treatment are also described.
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MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Bleeding esophageal varices
Skip to content Search Advanced Search Site Map About MEDLINEplus Home Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk Bl-Bz C-Cg Ch-Co Cp-Cz D-Di Dj-Dz E-Ep Eq-Ez F G H-Hf Hg-Hz I-In Io-Iz J K L-Ln Lo-Lz M-Mf Mg-Mz N O P-Pl Pm-Pz Q R S-Sh Si-Sp Sq-Sz T-Tn To-Tz U V W X Y Z 0-9 Bleeding esophageal varices Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes and risks ...
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barrett's esophagus is a condition that develops in some people who have chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis).
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MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Achalasia
Skip to content Search Advanced Search Site Map About MEDLINEplus Home Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk Bl-Bz C-Cg Ch-Co Cp-Cz D-Di Dj-Dz E-Ep Eq-Ez F G H-Hf Hg-Hz I-In Io-Iz J K L-Ln Lo-Lz M-Mf Mg-Mz N O P-Pl Pm-Pz Q R S-Sh Si-Sp Sq-Sz T-Tn To-Tz U V W X Y Z 0-9 Achalasia Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes and risks ...
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ACHALASIA
SSAT PATIENT CARE GUIDELINES 2000 ACHALASIA INTRODUCTION Achalasia of the esophagus is an uncommon disease characterized by defective esophageal emptying due to inadequate esophageal peristalsis or failure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to relax with swallowing. In some patients, achalasia is worsened by high LES pressure. Defective esophageal emptying leads to progressive dilatation of ...
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Swallowing : Food Stuck Without Blockage in Esophagus vs Throat Lump
Information and discussion concerning non-obstructive esophageal dysphagia or difficulty in swallowing without any narrowing of structure or esophagus.
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Achalasia Spastic Esophagus Stomach Forum
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Collection of Articles on Esophageal Diseases
Loyola University`s list of articles on esophageal diseases.
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