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The esophagus is a tube that connects the back of the mouth to the stomach. Abnormalities of the esophagus generally fall into one of four categories: structural abnormalities, motility disorders, inflammatory disorders, and malignancies.
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∙ 10y agoThere are many conditions that can affect the esophague, but a few notable ones are cancer, strictures, and disorders of the muscles in the esophagus (dysmotility disorders).
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What are motility abnormalities?
Motility abnormalities create difficulty in swallowing, called dysphagia. Dysphagia is a symptom of several esophageal motility disorders as well as several obstructive disorders such as esophageal webs or Schatzki ring.
Why have an endoscopy?
Gastroenterology Endoscopy helps in the evaluation and treatment of disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, and the biliary/pancreatic system. A variety of disorders such as Barrett's esophagus; esophageal strictures; esophageal cancer; esophageal bleeding; swallowing disorders; non-cardiac chest pain; and heartburn can be diagnosed with the help of an endoscopy.
What prevention methods are there to avoid symptoms of esophageal disorders?
Many symptoms of esophageal disorders can be prevented or alleviated by lifestyle changes that include: weight loss to control obesity, eating slowly and chewing food well, eating smaller and more frequent meals.
What is the use of lesuride tablet?
It is for psychosis, depression, somatoform disorders, dyspepsia, gastro-esophageal reflux and irritable bowel syndrome.
What are some specific disorders of the digestive tract with heartburn as a symptom?
Heartburn is often a symptom of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), or can result from a gastric ulcer.
About what disorders involving esophageal function can fluoroscopy provide important information?
cricopharyngeal achalasia (a swallowing disorder of the throat); decreased or reverse peristalsis; and hiatal hernia.
What conditions render a patient ineligible for esophagogastroduodenoscopy?
severe upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleeding; a history of such bleeding disorders as platelet dysfunction or hemophilia; esophageal diverticula, which are small pouches in the esophagus
What is the medical definition for esophageal?
Esophageal means pertaining to the esophagus.
What are the complications for Alcoholism?
Cirrhosis of the liver, esophageal varices, neurological disorders, complications of diabetes, malnutrition, breakdown of the cardiovascular system, emotional disorders, social problems, legal problems, family problems, accidental injury or death, insanity and several others.
What is the ICD-9 code for esophageal obstruction?
530.3 - esophageal obstruction
Where is the lower esophageal sphincter?
at the junction of the esophagus and stomachlower-esophageal-sphincter
Why is medicine PAN D given?
Pantop - d Background: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and non ulcer dyspepsia (NUD) are overlapping disorders with common symptomatology. The combination is synergistic by decreasing acid production as well as increasing lower esophageal tone & esophageal clearance thus producing a better therapeutic responseGastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and non ulcer dyspepsia (NUD) are overlapping disorders with common symptomatology. The combination is synergistic by decreasing acid production as well as increasing lower esophageal tone & esophageal clearance thus producing a better therapeutic response So cure the above one the pantop-d is used.
