Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus that makes it difficult to swallow food and liquids.
GERD refers to the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Esophageal atresia is a congenital disorder in which a baby’s esophagus does not form properly during pregnancy. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux is common; it becomes a problem when the esophagus is irritated and causes pain or a burning sensation.
Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia experience pain while swallowing, known as odynophagia.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an interventional endoscopy procedure that employs heat to burn off diseased tissue.
Abnormal DNA changes can cause cancer to develop on the inner wall of the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pyloric stenosis is a rare condition that affects babies between ages 4 and 6 weeks and features forceful vomiting. It is easily fixed with minimally invasive surgery.
Stomach cancer develops when malignant cells begin to grow somewhere in the five layers that form the stomach lining.
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.