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Esophageal Strictures
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 »Esophageal stricture: benign
Dilation (stretching) of the esophagus is the preferred treatment. Repeated dilation may be necessary to prevent the stricture from returning. Proton pump inhibitors... Read more »EGD: esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; Upper endoscopy; Gastroscopy Normal Values The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum should be smooth and of normal color. There should... Read more »Gastroesophageal reflux in infants
...damage. Complications Esophageal irritation and inflammation (swelling) Esophageal stricture (scarring and narrowing) Pneumonia caused by stomach contents... Read more »Images
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