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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 secretions
Prolonged use of a nasogastric tube
Ingestion of corrosive substances
viral or bacterial infections
Treatment of the esophagus
Injuries caused by endoscopes
to know for sure if this applies to you you need to see a doctor.
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The abnormal narrowing of the lumen of the vein is called?
Phlebostenosis
The abnormal narrowing of the lumen of a vein is called?
Phlebostenosis
What is the medical suffix for abnormal narrowing?
The medical suffix for abnormal narrowing is "-stenosis."
What is the medical term meaning Medication that narrows the blood vessels?
Vasoconstriction is normal physiologic narrowing, and angiostenosis is abnormal narrowing.Stenosis
Suffix meaning abnormal tightening or narrowing?
-stenosis means abnormal tightening or narrowing.
It is an abnormal co?
It is an abnormal contraction of the esophagus, like a muscle spasm, but in your esophagus. Your esophagus contracts by muscle contractions, so this may be a cause
What is the medical term meaning stenosis?
Stenosis means narrowing and proximal means closer to the body.
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.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal band of tissue narrowing a body passage?
An abnormal band of tissue that narrows a body passage is called a stricture
What is osteostenosis?
Osteostenosis is the abnormal narrowing of a bone
What is a Stricture?
An abnormal narrowing of a tube or passageway.
Which condition is the abnormal narrowing of an artery?
arteriostenosis
