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What is dyskinesia of the esophagus?
Dyskinesia of the esophagus is any disorder that affects the movement, or motility, of the esophagus. This may include spasms of the esophagus or problems related to an underlying disease.
What disorders or disease affect the esophagus?
none can effect it
What is upward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus called?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
What is Barrett's Esophagus?
Barrett's esophagus is a complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease. In Barrett's esophagus, normal tissue lining the esophagus changes to tissue that resembles the lining of the intestine. This condition primarily occurs in white men.
What is acid reflex disease?
Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the esophagus becomes irritated or inflamed because of acid backing up from the stomach. The esophagus lies just behind the heart, so the term heartburn was coined to describe the sensation of acid burning the esophagus.
How can throwing up cause damage to your esophagus?
Stomach acid can cause damage to one's teeth. It can also irritate the esophagus, which in the case of acid reflux, can permanently change the cellular makeup (Barret's Disease) of the esophagus.
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 the meaning of this gastrooesophageal reflux disease?
It is abbreviated as GERD and refers to the gastro(stomach)-esophag(esophagus) reflux(regurgitation) disease. It has to do with the contents of the stomech, mainly the stomach digestive juices or acids being regurgitated back up into the tube called the esophagus.
Is esophagus a disease?
AnswerNo. The oesophagus is a muscular tube in the chest that connects the mouth and throat to the stomach.
How does gastroesophageal reflux disease lead to damage to the cells of the esophageal lining?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) results in the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus, causing irritation and inflammation. Prolonged exposure to acid can damage the cells lining the esophagus, leading to conditions like Barrett's esophagus and an increased risk of esophageal cancer.
what does GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) do?
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseGastro Esophagus Reflux DiseaseGERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
What is the medical term meaning acid backing up into the esophagus?
Gastroesophageal reflux, which can lead to esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus.
