GERD refers to the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus that makes it difficult to swallow food and liquids.
Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux is common; it becomes a problem when the esophagus is irritated and causes pain or a burning sensation.
POEM is a minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure for treating achalasia and other swallowing disorders.
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Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an interventional endoscopy procedure that employs heat to burn off diseased tissue.
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Asthma—a chronic inflammation of the airways that causes trouble breathing—affects 5 to 10 percent of children in the United States.