What is esophageal stricture? This condition is often a complication of what happens when you don't treat GERD; one of the main symptoms of esophageal stricture is the narrowing and tightening of your throat, often creating a painful, and or burning feeling. Learn why GERD causes esophageal stricture, and about esophageal stricture treatment.
Read MoreIf you’ve recently been diagnosed with GERD, achalasia, chronic acid reflux, or another related disorder, you may be hearing a flurry of terms that you’re unfamiliar with. Today we’re going over the very basics esophagus function and terminology so that the next time you talk to your reflux specialist, you’ll know a bit more about how this integral part of your digestive system is supposed to work in the first place.
Read MoreEsophageal disorders affect the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach called the esophagus. There are a few common disorders that can affect how well the esophagus can do its job—luckily many of these esophageal disorders are easily treated with the right reflux doctors. We’ll discuss five common esophageal disorders that everyone should be aware of.
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