Esophageal pain manifests as symptoms of heartburn and or chest pain. Esophageal pain is a type of visceral pain that is poorly localized owing to divergence of visceral afferents. The esophagus is ...

An esophageal stricture refers to the abnormal narrowing or tightening of the esophagus. The esophagus is a tube that passes food down from your throat to the stomach. The esophageal strictures make ...

An esophageal perforation is a tear or hole in the esophagus. While it is uncommon, the condition is serious and requires immediate treatment. The esophagus is the tube that passes food and liquids ...

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A hernia is when part of your insides bulges through your muscle or other tissues. A hiatal hernia occurs when the top of your stomach or another internal organ pushes through an opening in your ...

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 ...

Bacterial infections, viruses, and esophageal disorders can cause you to have pain when you swallow. You can try home remedies like gargling salt water to help ease painful swallowing. Seek medical ...

Pill esophagitis can cause chest pain, heartburn, and painful swallowing. You can prevent pill esophagitis by drinking a full glass of water with pills and not lying down right after taking them. Dry ...

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The Stretta procedure is a non-invasive, outpatient procedure designed to relieve symptoms of acid reflux (GERD) by reshaping the opening between the stomach and esophagus. The procedure helps restore ...

A sore throat and ear pain may be a symptom of an infection, allergy, or other medical condition. While some cases may resolve on their own, others might require medical attention. Ear pain alongside ...