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Health Encyclopedia: Esophageal Stricture Benign
Benign esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) that causes swallowing difficulties.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Esophageal stricture can be caused by:
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Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) - Long-term use of a nasogastric (NG) tube (tube thru the nose into the stomach)
- Swallowing corrosive substances
- Infection by bacteria or a virus
- Treatment of
esophageal varices - Injuries cau...
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Health Guide
Esophageal stricture: benign
Difficulty swallowing Pain with swallowing Unintentional weight loss Regurgitation of food Signs and tests ... Read more »Esophageal stricture: benign
Prevention Use safety measures to avoid swallowing corrosive substances. Keep dangerous products out of the reach of children. See your doctor if you have GERD. Read more »Acid Reflux Complications: Symptoms & Erosive Esophagitis
Nearly everyone has an attack of heartburn at some point in their lives. In the vast majority of cases the condition is temporary and mild causing only transient discomfort. If patients... Read more »Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
GERD occurs monthly in about half of American adults. People of all ages are susceptible to GERD. Elderly people with GERD tend to have a more serious condition than younger people.Risk... Read more »Upper GI and small bowel series
...abnormal results mean In the esophagus, abnormal results may mean: Esophageal cancer Benign esophageal stricture Hiatal hernia Diverticula Ulcers Achalasia In the stomach,... Read more »Images
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