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What is lower esophageal ring?
Lower esophageal ring is a condition in which there is a ring of tissue inside the lower part of the esophagus (the tube connecting the throat with the stomach). This tissue causes narrowing and partial blockage of the esophagus.
What three areas of the body does peristalsis occur?
Esophagus, small intestines, large intestines
Where does atherosclerotic blockage occur the most often?
Most often, atherosclerotic blockage or narrowing (stenosis) occurs in the femoral arteries
What is the medical term meaning narrowing of the bronchus?
Bronchostenosis is abnormal narrowing of the bronchus.
Passageway for food that is behind the trachea?
The esophagus is the tube from pharynx to stomach.
Is asthma in the esophagus?
Yes it can, when there is a narrowing of the esophagus, If the doctor suspect a narrowing of the esophagus, it would be good to get an endoscopy and have the esophagus dilated by the doctor during the endoscopy. Acid re-flux also can affect breathing when it back up into the lungs causing to aspirate.
What is C3-c7 neural foraminal narrowing?
Narrowing of the neural formina at the C7- 1 was a narrowing of the spinal canal where the nerve roots exit. This can occur with or without disc protrusion.
What is lower esophageal ring?
Lower esophageal ring is a condition in which there is a ring of tissue inside the lower part of the esophagus (the tube connecting the throat with the stomach). This tissue causes narrowing and partial blockage of the esophagus.
What is proximal esophagus stricture mean?
Simply a narrowing of the esophagus that is in the part closest to the oral phaynx- distal strictrues, closer to the stomach are commonly caused by acid reflux; proximal strictures have a broader list of causes.
What diseases occur in the esophagus?
Maybe a soar throat may be.
What is the Medical term for pertaining to the esophagus?
Achalasia cardia is the condition stricture or narrowing of the esophagus due to inability of the sphincter to relax.it is called a stricture.and it can be corrected in a simple procedure.
What is an abnormal narrowing of the esophagus called?
Esophageal Stricture . It can also be known as benign stricture of the esophagus.It can be caused by several things including,Reflux esophagitis (which causes constant irritation from gastric secretionsProlonged use of a nasogastric tubeIngestion of corrosive substancesviral or bacterial infectionsTreatment of the esophagusInjuries caused by endoscopesto know for sure if this applies to you you need to see a doctor.
In which part of the digestive system does the least amount of digestion occur?
esophagus
Does peristalsis occur in the pancreas?
No. It does occur in the esophagus, however.
Where do varices occur?
Varices may occur in the lining of the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, or in the upper part of the stomach.
Who should not use psyllium?
People who are suspected of having an intestinal blockage or who suffer from narrowing of the esophagus or any other part of the intestinal tract should not use psyllium.
When does the sloughing off of the esophagus occur in life?
When you eat and drink alcohol and spice food
