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none can effect it
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What are esophageal disorders?
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.
What are three disorders of the digestive system?
3 digestive disorders are acid reflux, ulcers, and barret's esophagus to name a few. Acid reflux, commonly known as heart burn, is caused by the acidic contents of the stomach moving up into the esophagus. Ulcers are often caused by the bacteria H. pylori, and is treated with antibiotic medication. Ulcers may also be caused by stress. Barret's esophagus is caused by long term acid reflux, where the acid changes the composition of the cellular lining of the esophagus.
Can a genetic disease affect anybody?
Exceptions are always there e.g hemophilia and many bleeding disorders don't affect females.
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.
Is the general term for all disorders that affect the heart muscle and can ultimately result in heart failure?
Heart Disease
What type of doctor treats barretts esophagus?
The type of doctor is called a Gastroenterologist. A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders (diseases) of the digestive system. Disorders of the GI tract include difficulty swallowing, appendicitis, cirrhosis of the liver, gallstones, diverticulitis, diverticulosis.
Can connective tissue disorders cause valvular heart disease?
certain connective tissue disorders can adversely affect the heart valves, for example, Marfan's syndrome and myxomatous degeneration.
What are the two disorders of the muscular system?
There are many disorders that affect the muscular system. Two that may be best known are muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig's disease.
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 disease can you get in your esophagus?
strep throat, croup
What are the symptoms of each diseases or disorders?
Exactly what disease or disorders are you referring to?
What is enzyme therapy used for?
In traditional medicine, enzyme supplements are often prescribed for patients suffering from disorders that affect the digestive process, such as cystic fibrosis, Gaucher's disease, diabetes, and celiac disease.
