Esophagus Disorders Summary The esophagus is the tube that carries food, liquids and saliva from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow something too large, too hot or too cold. You may also become aware of it when something is wrong. The most common problem with the esophagus is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It happens when a band of muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it. Over time, GERD can cause damage to the esophagus. Other problems include heartburn and cancer. Treatment depends on the problem. Some get better with over-the-counter medicines or changes in diet. Others may need prescription medicines or surgery. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Array Achalasia Achalasia – slideshow Barrett’s esophagus Bleeding esophageal varices Diet and eating after esophagectomy EGD discharge Esophageal atresia Esophageal manometry Esophageal perforation Esophageal spasm Esophageal stricture – benign Esophagitis Esophagitis – infectious Lower esophageal ring (Schatzki) Mallory-Weiss tear Swallowing problems Tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia repair Tracheoesophageal fistula repair – slideshow Upper GI and small bowel series Specifics Achalasia and Esophageal Motility Disorders Society of Thoracic Surgeons Barrett’s Esophagus National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Bile Reflux Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research EoE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis) American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders Eosinophilic Esophagitis American College of Gastroenterology Esophageal Spasms Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Esophageal Varices Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Adults National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Peptic Ulcer Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Find an Expert American College of Gastroenterology American College of Gastroenterology ASGE: Find a Doctor American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Find a Gastroenterologist American College of Gastroenterology Find an ENT American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Search for SAGES Members Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons Treatments and Therapies Antacids and Acid Reducers: OTC Relief for Heartburn and Acid Reflux American Academy of Family Physicians Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Barrett Esophagus National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Esophageal Achalasia National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Esophageal Diseases National Institutes of Health Children Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients American College of Gastroenterology Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula American Academy of Family Physicians Videos and Tutorials Esophageal Atresia OR-Live Encyclopedia Esophageal culture Esophageal pH monitoring Esophagectomy – discharge Flushable reagent stool blood test Genetics Genetics Home Reference: esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula National Library of Medicine Genetics Home Reference: triple A syndrome National Library of Medicine Related Issues Globus International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Statistics and Research Learning about Cancer by Studying Stem Cells National Institute of General Medical Sciences Start Here Overview of the Esophagus Merck & Co., Inc. Journal Articles Esophagus Disorders Diagnosis and Tests Understanding Esophageal Dilation American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Understanding Esophageal Manometry American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Upper GI Endoscopy National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Upper GI Series National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases X-Ray Exam: Neck (For Parents) Nemours Foundation Reference Desk Your Digestive System and How It Works National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Latest News Doctors Report on Success of Throat Reconstruction HealthDay
