Esophageal Disorders
To treat Barrett’s Esophagus, UAB applies a unique technique called radiofrequency ablation.
esophageal disorders
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also called acid reflux disease, occurs when liquid from the stomach backs up (regurgitates) into the esophagus.
The 3 major esophageal disorders that cause chest pain—acid reflux (GERD), esophagitis, and esophageal spasm—are treated with antacid therapy; antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal medication; ...
Swallowing & Esophageal Disorders, including Barrett's Esophagus
Anorectal Disease
Liver Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Diverticular Disease
Colorectal Cancer ...
Esophageal disorders that delay transit time and symptoms of upper GI disorders are relative contraindications to oral bisphosphonates. Weekly or monthly therapy is generally preferred for its greater convenience and probably fewer adverse effects.
Achalasia
Cholelithiasis
Chronic gastritis
Coronary artery atherosclerosis
Esophageal disorders (cancer, strictures, spasm, achalasia, motility disorders)
Gastritis
Hiatal hernia
Irritable bowel syndrome
Ischemic heart disease
Peptic ulcer disease ...
Disorders of the esophagus: Chest pain from esophageal disorders can be an alarming symptom because it often mimics chest pain from a heart attack.
Not indicated if bleeding disorder, nasal/facial fractures and certain esophageal disorders
Orogastric tube (through the mouth)
Short-term use ...
Aspiration into the lungs may be due to impaired normal swallowing mechanisms, esophageal disorders (e.g., acid Reflux), altered consciousness levels, or absent gag reflex.
Endometriosis ... lower back pain
Eosinophilic enteropathy, pattern II ... back pain
Ependymoma ... back pain
Esophageal carcinoma ... back pain
Esophageal disorder ... back pain
Esophagus Cancer ... Back pain ...
esophageal disorders that may result in stomach contents passing upwards
genetic factors and associated changes in DNA ...
 See also: Stomach, Surgery, Cancer, Symptom, Anorectal disorders
  
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