When to seek the help of a Gastroenterologist
When to seek the help of a Gastroenterologist A Gastroenterologist is a highly trained physician that has received specialized education...
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Category: Esophageal Disorder
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Common Acidic Condition
Now and then, one may experience a burning or aching pain at the lower part of the chest, particularly after...
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Mallory Weiss Tear
Mallory Weiss Tear is a longitudinal laceration tear that can affect mucosa only, typically occurring at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ)...
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Esophagitis
Esophagitis is a generic term used to describe inflammation of the esophagus. There are several types based on etiology. These...
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Esophageal Varices
Varices are dilated tortuous mucosa or submucosa veins that most commonly develop in the lower esophagus and Proximal Stomach. It...
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Esophageal Cancer
Most of the esophageal cancers are squamous cell (SCC) or adenocarcinomas. Worldwide, the most common cause of esophageal cancer is...
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Barrett’s Esophagus
Barrett’s Esophagus is a complication of GERD. It has to do with metaplasia of lower esophagus mucosa from stratified squamous...
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as a condition that develops when the reflux of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms...
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Esophageal Spastic Disorder
Esophageal spastic disorders that are idiopathic abnormalities of neural processes of the esophagus. They can be categorized into 3 types....
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