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Where could narrowing in the esophagus occur?
Narrowing in the esophagus, known as esophageal stricture, can occur in several locations, most commonly at the lower esophagus due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or at the upper esophagus due to conditions like achalasia. It can also occur at the mid-esophagus, often due to tumors, inflammation, or scarring from injury or surgery. Additionally, congenital factors can lead to narrowing in various regions throughout the esophagus.
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.
What is the inner most layer of the esophagus?
The adventitia is the outermost or most superficial layer of the esophagus.
What is the most muscular ethnicity?
ethnicity has nothing to do with muscle mass
Do animal have esophagus's?
All mammals and reptiles have an esophagus. The esophagus extends from the end of the windpipe to the stomach and is part of the digestive system.
What is the place of dysplastic lesions of squamous epithelium occur most often?
Dysplastic lesions of squamous epithelium most often occur in the cervix of the uterus, which is known as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). These lesions can also be found in other areas such as the oral cavity, esophagus, anus, and skin.
Can you live if you get your esophagus removed?
Yes, you can live if you get your esophagus removed. Most people with their esophagus removed because of cancer or other medical conditions can live a relatively normal life.
What is the pain in the esophagus known as?
Pain in the esophagus is commonly called heartburn. Most people do not realize that the esophagus travels down right behind the heart before it connects to the stomach.
What is the most common cause of esophagus cancer?
alcohol
Can you have 2 esophaguses?
No, humans and most animals have one esophagus. Having two esophaguses would be a rare congenital condition known as double esophagus or duplicated esophagus, where the individual has two separate and functional esophagi.
Where is kwashiorkor most common?
in the brain of most people of the Jewish ethnicity
Is your esophagus a muscle or an organ?
The esophagus is an organ, as it is made up of a number of tissue types working together for a purpose. Muscle is the most significant part of the esophagus, but it also contains mucosa and connective tissue.
