Digestive issues like IBS, GERD, constipation, IBD, and celiac disease are increasingly prevalent due to modern lifestyles, ...

Learn what causes esophageal strictures, how they're diagnosed, and the latest treatments to ease swallowing and improve quality of life.

Dysphagia with heartburn can indicate several serious conditions, including esophageal stricture (narrowing of the esophagus due to repeated acid exposure), esophageal rings or webs (tissue ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Pill esophagitis, or drug-induced esophagitis, occurs when oral medications cause inflammation in the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the ...

387Background: Esophageal strictures present a significant challenge, particularly in cases of radiation-induced strictures. Esophageal dilation is a commonly used intervention aimed at improving ...

Omalizumab is not suggested for EoE treatment. For esophageal strictures causing dysphagia, endoscopic dilation is suggested as an adjunct to medical therapy.

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) occurs when white blood cells called eosinophils build ...

Certain diseases can narrow your intestines, and slow or even block waste from passing through. How do strictures happen, and what are some signs and symptoms that you might have them?

Esophageal Implant MarketThe global esophageal implant market is set for substantial growth, with its valuation projected to reach USD 147 million in 2023. Over the next decade, the market is ...

Post-esophagectomy anastomotic strictures can be challenging to treat. Doctors often perform endoscopic dilation to expand the narrowed area, but it’s unclear if adding steroid injections to ...