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

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 3

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 4

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 5

what sort of disorder is esophageal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive: Esophageal cancer is usually aggressive type of cancer.

Question 6

please help! i have barretts esophagus and an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous combo: Barrett's esophagus implies chronic inflammation and risk of cancer. If you're purging by vomiting, this is an even more dangerous situation.  You need focused treatment of both your eating disorder and your esophagus. There are inpatient and intensive outpatient eating disorder programs: http://tinyurl.Com/kyedojd  a GI specialist needs to be part of your treatment team also  please get started.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

See below: Perforated or ruptured esophagus is not common and can be very serious in some conditions. Sometimes it can happen after an endoscopy procedure, and sometimes after marked forceful vomiting. Sometimes surgery is needed, and sometimes it is treated with antibiotics. It needs urgent medical evaluation.

Question 8

whats gerd gastro esophageal reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

GERD defined: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) involves movement of stomach contents back into your esophagus. Gerd can be "silent" in a substantial # of patients, manifesting with ear/nose/throat & lung problems without heartburn. Heartburn is the common presentation of burning discomfort in your chest with exposure of the esophagus to stomach contents. See earlier healthtap answers for gerd prevention.

Question 9

please suggest natural reliefvfor esophagus motility disorder?e.g.exercise, diet, lifestyle change?

Accepted Answer

None: Stop steroid nasal spray, Make your carbonated drink flat before you consume, don't go to bed immidiately with full stomach. stay upright for a hr or so. keep the head end of bed raised 15-30 deg. Limit irretant, hot, spicy food.

Question 10

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.

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