Peptic stricture was traditionally looked upon as an irreversible end stage of acid–peptic damage. Patients with peptic stricture are characterized by advanced age, male gender, and vastly abnormal ...

An 84-year-old woman presented with a one-year history of intermittent chest pain and progressive difficulty swallowing while eating solid food. She had no history of gastrointestinal problems. She ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Acid reflux refers to a condition where the stomach contents travel back up to the esophagus. Due to the acidic contents of the stomach, this condition can cause irritation or pain in the throat. Acid ...

GoodRx reports that certain medications, like tetracyclines and NSAIDs, can cause heartburn by irritating the esophagus.

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition caused by failure of the sphincter mechanism at the lower end of the oesophagus. Symptoms of GORD can be broadly grouped into those ...

Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction is a condition where the upper esophageal sphincter muscle does not appropriately relax to allow swallowed material to pass easily into the esophagus. Symptoms of ...