Question 1

fluoroscopy made to (10 month) son diagnosing esophageal disorders after loss consciousness,bend of back,stiffness.will he be at cancer (x-ray) risk?

Accepted Answer

Low risk: A single set of fluoroscopic evaluations has a very low risk of triggering any cancer in a patients lifetime.He is much more likely to be severely injured in an accident than to develop such a problem.

Question 2

when does eating disorder cause ruptured esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Eating DO: Inflammation of esophagus can occur with frequent self-induced vomiting or chronic cases but rupture is rare.

Question 3

i have a inlet patch outside my stomach in my esophagus and it causes severe acid reflux disease.  how can inlet patch be repaired?

Accepted Answer

Reword your question: Unclear what an "inlet patch" is that you refer to.  Do you mean a  gastric band, angelchik prosthesis, or some improvised repair.  If you had prior surgery go see your primary surgeon- or get your complete records and seek a second opinion.

Question 4

can esophageal cancer cause swallowing disorders?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The major disorder is the inability to swallow food or liquid comfortably.  Esophageal cancer is generally circumferential, like a doughnut.  The hole or the lumen becomes smaller as the cancer grows, making it difficult for food and then liquid to pass through.  This is called dysphagia.  It can be treated with radiation, placing a stent or surgery with removal and replacement of the esophagus.

Question 5

what sort of disorder is an esophagus disorder?

Accepted Answer

Food pipe dysfunctio: The esophagus connects the back of the throat to the stomach. Any dysfunction disturbs the flow of food down this pipe.  This includes muscle disorders (e.g. Scleroderma), trauma (e.g. Alkali burns), erosion (e.g. Gastric acid reflux), and growths (e.g. Cancer).  If you have a history of trauma or have trouble swallowing, see your gastrointestinal doctor to have it evaluated.

Question 6

does esophageal stricture usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Peptic stricture: Esophageal stenosis (narrowing) from scar tissue (strictures) is of itself not painful.  However, depending upon how tightly narrowed the stricture may be, food can impact there (cause dysphagia).  Usually dysphagia occurs with meats, bread. Pain on swallowing (odynophagia) may result. If you have a peptic stricture please chew food well, take small bites swallowed with water & take acid blockers.

Question 7

describe the disorder called a tear in the food pipe (esophagus).?

Accepted Answer

Esophageal tear: Esophageal lesions form a broad chapter. Can be either caused by infections: candida, herpes in immunosupressed people, or after vomiting with a full stomach after eating solid foods.The last one is particulary dangerous because it can lead to complete laceration of the esophagus a life threatening complication.Sometimes acid reflux can cause lesions on esophagus as well.

Question 8

could you explain what is gastro esophagus reflux disorder?

Accepted Answer

Sphincture failure: The failure of the sphincture at the bottom of the esophagus to prevent the return of food, acid, and liquid in the stomach from come back into the esophagus is the cause. The lining of the esophagus has symptoms (burning and pain) when exposed to the lower ph of the stomach acid. Additionally a hiatel hernis oftyen allows for acid reflux to occur.

Question 9

can marijuana cause esophageal spasms?

Accepted Answer

No: As of 120213, no reports have been found. Best wishes.

Question 10

what sort of disorder is esophageal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive: Esophageal cancer is usually aggressive type of cancer.

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