Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Pill esophagitis, or drug-induced esophagitis, occurs when oral medications cause ...

It surveys the entire esophageal lining and accurately detects subcellular dysplastic changes. The system combines light scattering spectroscopy, which detects and identifies invisible dysplastic ...

Acid reflux and heartburn can be more than uncomfortable—over time, they can be dangerous. Here's how to reduce discomfort ...

People with acid reflux often rely on acid-reducing medications to ease symptoms. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, ...

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. In people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the most common site of injury is the lining of the lower part of ...

Research suggests spicy foods may directly irritate the lining of the esophagus, contributing to the burning sensation of heartburn. Compounds like capsaicin, typically found in red peppers ...

Eosinophilic esophagitis, an immune system reaction to certain foods, allergens or environmental factors, can cause damage to the esophageal lining, leading to swelling, scarring and narrowing of ...

The esophagus is a muscular tube that moves food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. In esophageal cancer, cancer starts on the inner lining of the esophagus and spreads outwards through the ...

Barrett's esophagus is an acquired metaplastic abnormality in which the normal stratified squamous epithelium lining of the esophagus is replaced by an intestinal-like columnar epithelium.