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Disorder of Esophagu
Esophageal disorders
Question | Answer |
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Lower esophageal sphincter relaxaing (weakness or prolonged) that cuases backward flow of stomach acid | Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) |
Heartburn, substernal pain, regurg, dysphagia, nocturnal cough, wheezing, or hoarseness | Gerd |
Inability of the muscle to relax so food gets stuck in esophagus | Achalasia |
Sensation of food sticking in esophagus | Achalasia |
Dilated, toruous veins that are usually found in the submucosa of the lower esophagus but sometimes in the higher esophagus | Esophageal Varices |
The condition is almost always caused by portal hypertension, which results from obstruction of the portal venous cirulation within the damaged liver | Esophageal Varices |
Backward flow of stomach acid vs inability of the muscle to relax | GERD vs Achalasia |