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… Condition Basics What is esophageal spasm? Normally, the esophagus (the tube that … does this with a regular, coordinated rhythm. Esophageal spasm means that contractions of …
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… It strengthens the valve (lower esophageal sphincter) between the esophagus … fix these problems. Related Information Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Credits … It strengthens the valve (lower esophageal sphincter) between the esophagus …
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… such as polymyositis or dermatomyositis. Esophageal spasm. This means that the muscles of the … narrow. Scleroderma can also make the lower esophageal muscle weak, which may cause food …
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… Illness Eosinophilic Esophagitis Esophageal Spasm Esophagitis Feeding Your Premature … Hepatitis Fundoplication Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Gallstone …
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… Information Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Esophageal Spasm Esophagitis Taking Medicines as … Information Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Esophageal Spasm Esophagitis Taking Medicines …
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Conditions Basics What is eosinophilic esophagitis? Esophagitis (say "ee-sof-uh-JY-tus") is irritation or inflammation of the esophagus. This is the tube that carries food from your throat to your …
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… it hard to swallow. What causes it? Gastroesophageal reflux disease , or GERD, is the … esophagitis caused by acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) , your doctor … Swallowing (Dysphagia) Food Allergies Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Hiatal Hernia …
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… Condition Basics What is gastroesophageal reflux disease? Reflux means that … that bothers you often, it is called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This can … at the end of the esophagus called the lower esophageal sphincter. It acts like a one-way …
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… medicines to treat symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Have surgery to … symptoms. Key points to remember GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) symptoms may not … symptoms. FAQs What is GERD? GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the flow of …
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… Actionset Overview Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be … between the esophagus and stomach (lower esophageal sphincter). This can allow stomach … between the esophagus and stomach (lower esophageal sphincter). Sitting up allows …