Treatment Dilation (stretching) of the esophagus is the preferred treatment. Repeated dilation may be necessary…
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Symptoms & Signs Difficulty swallowing Pain with swallowing Unintentional weight loss Regurgitation of food Diagnosis…
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Definition Benign esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus (the tube from the mouth…
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Treatment Nitroglycerin given under the tongue (sublingual) may be effective in an acute episode. Long-acting…
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Symptoms & Signs Difficulty swallowing or pain with swallowing Heartburn Pain in the chest or…
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Alternate Names : Diffuse esophageal spasm, Spasm of the esophagus Definition Esophageal spasms are abnormal…
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Treatment Almost all patients need early surgery. Every effort should be made to have surgery…
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Symptoms & Signs The main symptom is pain at first. Patients with a perforation in…
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Alternate Names : Perforation of the esophagus Definition An esophageal perforation is a hole in…
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Treatment When esophageal cancer is only in the esophagus and has not spread, surgery is…
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Symptoms & Signs Backwards movement of food through the esophagus and possibly mouth (regurgitation) Chest…
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Definition Esophageal cancer is a cancerous (malignant) tumor of the esophagus, the muscular tube that…
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Treatment Esophageal atresia is considered a surgical emergency. Surgery to repair the esophagus should be…
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Symptoms & Signs Bluish coloration to the skin (cyanosis) with attempted feedings Coughing, gagging, and…
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Alternate Names : Tracheoesophageal fistula Definition Esophageal atresia is a disorder of the digestive system…
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Treatment Erythroplasia of Queyrat is usually treated with creams such as imiquimod or 5-fluorouracil, which…
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Symptoms & Signs The main symptoms are a red rash and irritation on the tip…
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Definition Erythroplasia of Queyrat is an early form of skin cancer found on the penis.…
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Treatment After birth, depending on the severity, a transfusion usually needs to be performed. For…
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Symptoms & Signs Symptoms in a newborn baby may include: Anemia Edema (swelling under the…