Esophageal manometry is an outpatient test used to identify problems with movement and pressure in the esophagus that may lead to problems like heartburn. The esophagus is the "food pipe" leading from ...

The esophageal sphincters are bands of muscles at the top and bottom of the esophagus — the muscular tube that passes food and drink from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal sphincters open and close ...

An esophageal spasm is an involuntary and often painful contraction in the esophagus, or food pipe. Medical treatments and lifestyle remedies can help relieve symptoms of esophageal spasms. The ...

Esophageal diverticula can be categorized as (1) true diverticula that contain all the layers of the esophageal wall, (2) false diverticula that contain only the mucosa, and (3) intramural diverticula ...

You are at the center of everything we do at the Esophageal Cancer Specialty Clinic at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. Here, we surround you with a team of specialists who work together closely to provide ...

Ulcers can be painful and frustrating, but sticking to a strict esophageal ulcer diet can help you through the healing process. Ulcers can develop throughout the gastrointestinal tract, so it's ...

Because iron deficiency anemia is a part of the syndrome, laboratory findings consistent with iron deficiency anemia are necessary for the diagnosis. The latter includes microcytic anemia with a low ...

Smita Joshi, who specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers, says drinking hot beverages should not be a cause for concern regarding esophageal cancer risk. Note: This story was originally ...