Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) causes inflammation and swelling in your esophagus. It shouldn't change the length of your life, but it could affect your quality of life. Over time, EoE can leave ...

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Disorders like esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease are difficult to treat without properly understanding the esophagus’s mechanical properties. The findings establish a baseline for ...

Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach, and can be caused by various factors including acid reflux, infections, and immune reactions.

Chronic heartburn is a daily acid bath for the esophagus, and complications from it are on the rise. New government figures show a worrisome increase in esophagus disorders from severe acid reflux.

Achalasia is a rare disorder where the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) fails to relax. It’s also marked by the loss of peristalsis, the muscle waves that push food down the esophagus. The root cause ...

Difficulty swallowing is a common problem in older adults. Nerve or muscle problems are often the cause, but the condition can also stem from various health conditions. It can significantly affect a ...

Feeling a sudden stab of pain in your throat or chest after gulping down pills? This is a frequent annoyance called pill esophagitis, triggered when medications irritate your esophagus. To ease your ...

What Is an EndoFLIP Procedure? EndoFLIP stands for endoluminal functional lumen imaging probe. This newer technology is a minimally invasive way of measuring the area inside a gastrointestinal organ ...

There’s a lot to unpack during this season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, including a few marriages on the rocks. But there’s also a whole thing happening between Kyle Richards and Sutton ...

DEAR DR ROACH: I’m a 68-year-old female with osteopenia. My doctor wants me to take a bone medication such as Boniva or Fosamax. I’ve read that folks with esophageal issues may be harmed by taking ...