Eventually, the scarring narrows the esophagus. Besides GERD, there are other causes of esophageal narrowing, such as: The main treatment for esophageal stricture is dilation. In this procedure, the ...

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

Development and validation of machine learning model for mortality after curative gastrectomy for gastric cancer. The impact of nutritional status on recurrence-free survival (RFS) in patients with ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic (long-term) condition affecting the esophagus, the tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. EoE ...

In a recent clinical guideline, recommendations are presented for the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis.

Barrett's esophagus can be treated with lifestyle modifications, medications, and surgery. While prevention is undoubtedly important, there are valuable ways to avoid harmful health effects of Barrett ...

Acid reflux, also known as heartburn, is a common issue for many seniors. It happens when stomach acid flows back into the ...

Omalizumab is not suggested for EoE treatment. For esophageal strictures causing dysphagia, endoscopic dilation is suggested as an adjunct to medical therapy. "For all treatments, cost and insurance ...

In a remarkable medical achievement, an 86-year-old man presented to Manipal Hospital Vijayawada with a long-standing history ...