Peptic strictures, caused by acid reflux, account for nearly 68% of esophageal stricture cases. Esophageal strictures are classified as simple or complex based on length, shape, and treatment ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Difficulty swallowing is the main symptom of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). EoE ...

Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach, and can be caused by various factors including acid reflux, infections, and immune reactions.

Heartburn, accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest or throat when swallowing, may be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic condition in which stomach acid frequently ...

Esophageal cancer represents one of the most challenging and often overlooked digestive system malignancies, developing in the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. This aggressive disease ...