Pill esophagitis, or drug-induced esophagitis, occurs when oral medications cause inflammation in the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. Symptoms can range from ...

In many cases, sore throats are caused by viral infections but an expert at Baylor College of Medicine says that although this may be the most common cause; multiple health conditions may play a role ...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) presents with a constellation of symptoms including feeding difficulties, abdominal pain, dysphagia, food sticking sensation and food impactions. While the ...

We’ve all likely felt the uncomfortable pain or burning in our chest associated with acid reflux. Acid reflux happens when the contents of your stomach move back up to your esophagus and ...

“Many different disorders can lead to esophageal dysfunction, which is characterized by symptoms including dysphagia, odynophagia, chest pain and heartburn. These symptoms can be caused either ...

However, complications can include long-term throat irritation, scarring, ulcers, and increased risk for certain cancers. If you’ve ever overdone it on pizza and beer, you may be familiar with ...