Can Diabetes Cause Ringing In The Ears?
Esophagogastric ring; Schatzki's ring
Symptoms
For most people, lower esophageal ring does not cause symptoms.
The most common symptom is a sensation that food, especially solids, is stuck in the lower neck or under the breastbone (sternum) when it is swallowed.
Signs and tests
Tests that show the lower esophageal ring include:
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EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) Upper GI (x-ray with barium)
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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