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… Esophageal Spasm On this page: What is esophageal spasm? Normally, the esophagus (the tube that connects the …
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… and can make it hard to swallow. What causes it? Gastroesophageal reflux disease , or GERD, is the most common … If you have esophagitis caused by acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) , your doctor will likely … Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Food Allergies Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Hiatal Hernia Upper …
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… Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome) On this page: Overview Overview Infantile spasms (West syndrome) is a type of epilepsy that usually starts before a child is 1 year old. The spasms affect a child's head, torso, and limbs. The spasms …
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… GERD: Esophageal Erosion and Ulcers On this page: Overview Related … GERD is fundoplication. It strengthens the valve (lower esophageal sphincter) between the esophagus and stomach. … procedures to fix these problems. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Current as of: …
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… and weakness, such as polymyositis or dermatomyositis. Esophageal spasm. This means that the muscles of the esophagus suddenly … become hard and narrow. Scleroderma can also make the lower esophageal muscle weak, which may cause food and stomach …
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… try. Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Esophageal Spasm Esophagitis Taking Medicines as Prescribed … try. Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Esophageal Spasm Esophagitis Taking Medicines as Prescribed …
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… Bleeding Environmental Illness Eosinophilic Esophagitis Esophageal Spasm Esophagitis Feeding Your Premature Infant Following a … Fulminant Hepatitis Fundoplication Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Gallstone Symptoms: When …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) On this page: Condition … Surgery What is gastroesophageal reflux disease? Reflux means that stomach acid … have heartburn that bothers you often, it is called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This can also cause pain …
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… include: Infection. Puncture of the wall of the esophagus (esophageal perforation). Sores in the esophagus (esophageal ulcers). Narrowing of the esophagus (esophageal stricture). Aspiration pneumonia . Related …
