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.
Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia experience pain while swallowing, known as odynophagia.
Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux is common; it becomes a problem when the esophagus is irritated and causes pain or a burning sensation.
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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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Abnormal DNA changes can cause cancer to develop on the inner wall of the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Asthma—a chronic inflammation of the airways that causes trouble breathing—affects 5 to 10 percent of children in the United States.