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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm Causes and Risk Factors. Diffuse esophageal spasms can be caused by disruptions or damage to the nerves that coordinate the muscles of the esophagus. In some cases, this condition can lead to. achalasia.
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What is Schatzki Ring or Esophageal Ring: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diet, Pathophysiology, Prevention Schatzki ring or esophageal ring occurs in few patients and is usually caused due to GERD. If untreated the ring will increase in size and will cause severe chest pain due to obstruction to the passage of the food through the esophagus. The best treatment strategy is the endoscopy method which dilates the esophagus.
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- Activities involving powerful contraction. of the knee extensors can result in avulsion fractures of the tibial tuberosity apophysis. Radiography of the knee is the main imaging study. Tibial tuberosity fractures typically occur in individuals aged 14-17 years.
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Esophageal cancer Esophageal cancer (or oesophageal cancer) is cancer arising from the esophagus—the food pipe that runs between the throat and the stomach. Symptoms often include difficulty in swallowing and weight loss.
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GERD  In-Depth Report Although acid is a primary factor in damage caused by GERD, other products of the digestive tract, including pepsin and bile, can also be harmful. Heartburn is a condition in which the acidic stomach contents back up into the esophagus, causing pain in the chest area. This reflux usually occurs because the sphincter muscle between the esophagus and stomach is weakened.
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Esophageal Ulcer Symptoms Symptoms Caused By Esophageal Ulcer. One classic symptom is a dull or burning pain. It is common with all forms of peptic ulcers. The affected person may feel the pain radiating within the areas starting from the navel up to the breastbone.
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Esophageal Spasm Esophageal spasm is a sudden, painful tightening of your lower esophagus. Your esophagus is the tube that food and liquids pass through from your mouth to your stomach. The cause of esophageal spasm is not clear. It may be caused by problems with the nerves that control how your esophagus moves when you swallow . Esophageal spasm may be common among family members. Foods that are too hot or too cold may increase how often your esophagus spasms. Spasms may also happen on their own.
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- Esophagitis is caused by an infection or irritation in the esophagus. An infection can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or diseases that weaken the immune system. Candida. This is a yeast infection of the esophagus caused by the same fungus that causes vaginal yeast infections.
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Signs of Esophageal Crohn's Pain with swallowing is a sign of Crohn&rsquo;s esophagitis. Inflammation of the lining of the esophagus caused by the disease is responsible for this symptom. A person feels the pain high in the neck or low behind the breastbone.
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Esophagitis 1 The esophagus is a muscular tube leading from the back of the throat into the stomach. 2  Esophagitis is an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, caused by infection or irritation of the inner lining (mucosa) of the tube.  Common symptoms include heartburn and painful swallowing.
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Overview Some of the causes of esophageal dysphagia include: 1  Achalasia. When your lower esophageal muscle (sphincter) doesn't relax properly to let food enter your stomach, it may cause you to bring food back up into your throat. 2  Diffuse spasm.
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Esophagus The esophagus may be affected by gastric reflux, cancer, prominent dilated blood vessels called varices that can bleed heavily, tears, constrictions, and disorders of motility. Diseases may cause difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), painful swallowing (odynophagia), chest pain, or cause no symptoms at all. Clinical investigations include X-rays when swallowing barium, endoscopy, and CT scans. Surgically, the esophagus is very difficult to access.
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Esophageal Stricture â Causes of Narrowing of the Esophagus Causes of Esophageal Strictures. 1  Esophagitis is the inflammation of the lining of the esophagus which often leads to swelling. 2  Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is worth considering on its own.  Esophageal webs and rings are common structural abnormalities of the esophagus more often found in the distal esophagus.
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Barrett's Esophagus Esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the esophagus. Smoking, heavy alcohol use, and Barrett esophagus can increase the risk of esophageal cancer. Signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer are weight loss and painful or difficult swallowing.
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- Esophagus symptoms can also result from inflammation, infection, or dysfunction in the stomach or esophagus itself. Impaired motility and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) are other types of esophagus symptoms, which have multiple causes such as ulceration, strictures, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and scleroderma. Tumors, whether inside or alongside the esophagus, can also interfere with swallowing.
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- Epigastric pain has many possible causes. Most commonly, epigastric pain is the result of overeating, drinking alcohol while eating, or consuming greasy or spicy foods. Epigastric pain can be caused by digestive conditions such as acid reflux or lactose intolerance.Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is another possible cause of epigastric pain.pigastric pain can be due to common causes including: Dyspepsia (indigestion). Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining). Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which acidic stomach contents flow back into the esophagus. Heartburn. Lactose intolerance. Pregnancy.
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Cancer of the Uterus (Uterine Cancer or Endometrial Cancer) These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by esophageal cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: 1  Painful or difficult swallowing. 2  Weight loss. 3  Pain behind the breastbone. 4  Hoarseness and cough. 5  Indigestion and heartburn.
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- Signs and symptoms of esophageal spasms can include: 1  Squeezing pain in your chest, often intense, which you might mistake for heart pain (angina) 2  Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) 3  The feeling that an object is stuck in your throat (globus)  The return of food and liquids back up your esophagus (regurgitation)
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- Side effects of treatment for esophageal cancer may include the need for supportive care to control pain, infections such as pneumonia, difficulty in swallowing, depression, nausea, vomiting, requiring a feeding tube, requiring a special diet, weight loss, and may need vitamin and mineral supplements.
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Wynne, Arkansas Introduction to Wynne, Arkansas. Wynne, Arkansas is 42 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. Wynne is located in Cross county. The population of the Wynne city is about 8,615. Wynne History. Wynne was named in honor of Captain Jesse Watkins Wynne. The Wynne settlement was initially located in 1882 with the derailment of a train; one boxcar was off the tracks and left without wheels.
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What is an Esophageal Stricture? Besides GERD, there are other causes of esophageal narrowing like: 1  Prolonged use of a nasogastric tube (this increases acid levels in the esophagus) 2  Ingestion of corrosive substances (for example, household cleaners) 3  Viral or bacterial infections that cause esophagitis and then a stricture.  Injuries caused by endoscopes.
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Esophageal dysphagia Esophageal dysphagia is a form of dysphagia where the underlying cause arises from the body of the esophagus, lower esophageal sphincter, or cardia of the stomach, usually due to mechanical causes or motility problems. 1 Signs and symptoms.
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SjÃ¶gren's Syndrome There is a great preponderance of females. About 90% of Sjogren syndrome patients are female, usually in middle age or older. Sjogren syndrome is an inflammatory disease of glands and other tissues of the body. Inflammation of the glands that produce tears (the lacrimal glands) leads to decreased tears and dry eyes.he diagnosis of the syndrome can also be aided by a biopsy of an affected gland. The treatment of Sjogren syndrome is directed toward the particular areas of the body that are involved by the disease and the complications such as infection.
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- One of the most common symptoms of esophageal cancer is difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia. Other common esophageal cancer symptoms may include: 1  Reflux symptoms. 2  Abdominal pain. 3  Pain or burning in the throat or chest. 4  Unexplained weight loss. 5  Heartburn or indigestion. 6  Vomiting.
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Esophagitis Esophagitis refers to any inflammation, irritation, or swelling of the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach. Esophagitis is often caused by stomach fluid that flows back into the esophagus. The fluid contains acid which irritates the tissue. This problem is called gastroesophageal reflux. An autoimmune disorder called eosinophilic esophagitis also causes this condition. The following increase your risk of esophagitis:
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What is Esophagitis? Esophagitis refers to swelling or inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects the posterior portion of the oral cavity or mouth to the stomach. Esophagitis is commonly caused by irritating stomach acids which can migrate to the esophagus because of acid reflux disease. In acid reflux disease, the lower esophageal sphincter cannot work effectively to prevent backflow of stomach acids into the esophagus and throat.