Achalasia is primarily caused by the degeneration of the myenteric plexus in the esophageal wall, leading to impaired ...

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is one such symptom that can be particularly alarming. Here’s what you can do if you ...

Are you or a loved one struggling with swallowing? Swallowing difficulties, medically known as dysphagia, are becoming ...

The classic manometric findings are (1) absence of esophageal peristalsis and (2) a hypertensive LES that fails to relax appropriately in response to swallowing. Ambulatory pH monitoring should ...

Patients with residual dysphagia must be evaluated by means of esophageal manometry, which will document the extent of the residual high-pressure zone and the pressure within it. The myotomy can ...

Eventually, you may experience the effects of esophageal adenocarcinoma if the tumor becomes enlarged or invades nearby tissue. Signs can include weight loss, blood in the stool, vomiting (possibly ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Regurgitation is when the contents from your esophagus (the tube that brings food from your ...

The combination of radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy can reduce tumor size and lead to significantly better survival ...

Eupraxia Pharma reports positive data from RESOLVE phase 1b/2a trial of EP-104GI for treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis: Victoria, British Columbia Thursday, November 14, 2024, ...

A flying puck can cause serious damage to the brain and spine; Are neck guards the answer? Data from rugby provides a ...

One of three patients in Cohort 5 achieved complete histological remission at 12 weeks. <li /> Consistent improve ...