Achalasia is the best understood example of an esophageal motility disorder and characterized by esophageal aperistalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. The histopathology ...

Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing usually indicates some disorder of the esophagus. An accurate, detailed history can suggest the cause of dysphagia and can enable the physician to define the cause ...

Learn about Achalasia, its causes, symptoms, types, and effective treatment options. Understand how this esophageal disorder ...

Peptic strictures, caused by acid reflux, account for nearly 68% of esophageal stricture cases. Esophageal strictures are classified as simple or complex based on length, shape, and treatment ...

An esophageal stricture refers to the abnormal narrowing or tightening of the esophagus. The esophagus is a tube that passes food down from your throat to the stomach. The esophageal strictures make ...

Dear Doctors: I recently read about a woman complaining that her granddaughter eats very slowly. It brought to mind the condition I have called Schatzki’s ring, which is a restriction in the esophagus ...

The esophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the tissue in your lower esophagus becomes damaged. It starts to resemble the tissue in ...