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Could be related to acid reflux. The acid cause travel up the esophogus and cause problems like hicup cough and make your esophogus squeeze or spasm...
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It's not a good idea to drink if you have Barrett's esophagus.In this disorder, the lining of the esophagus (the tube food passes through on...
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If the woman had gonorrhoea, it can cause a throat infection though not chronic. It is very likely that it is a result of your GERD. You may require...
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There are several possible conditions that can cause symptoms like you are describing.One possibility is esophagitis (inflammation of the...
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The simple answer to this question is that at this time, short of surgically removing the esophagus, there is no guaranteed treatment to prevent...
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Esophageal cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the esophagus, a tube-like structure that runs from your throat to your stomach. Food goes from...
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Symptoms of esophageal cancer include:Difficulty or pain when swallowingWeight lossPain in the chest, behind the...
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There are a number of factors which increase a person's risk of developing esophageal cancer. They include:Smoking or other use of tobacco.Heavy...
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To diagnose esophageal cancer, your doctor will review your symptoms, medical history, and examine you. In addition, he or she may order certain...
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There are two main types of esophageal cancer. One type is squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cells line the inner esophagus, and cancer developing...
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The stages of esophageal cancer are given a number (I through IV); the higher the number, the more advanced the cancer. The stages are:Stage 0. The...
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As with many cancers, esophageal cancer treatment has a greater chance of success if the cancer is caught early. Unfortunately, by the time...
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Treatment options for esophageal cancer by stage involve the following: Stage 0. Usually surgery Stage I, II, and III. Surgery, clinical trials of...
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It sounds like an ENT or gastroenterology issue. Gastric reflux can be very damaging to the esophagus, as well as the teeth. Oral rinses may help...
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The esophagus has three functional parts. The uppermost part is the upper esophageal sphincter, a specialized ring of muscle that forms the upper end...
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