Question 1

my lower esophagus has formed into a s shape why?

Accepted Answer

Do U have Achalasia: Achalasia is defined by absent peristalsis in the esophagus &amp; incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (les).  It may be a "primary" esophageal motility disorder, or "secondary" to cancers invading the les (pseudoachalasia), chagas disease from reduviid bug bites, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, eosinophilic infiltration. Similar motor abnormalities can be seen with diabetes &amp; ciip.

Question 2

what is the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Transports food: The esophagus is a long tube that pushes food from the throat to the stomach.

Question 3

what causes esophagus spasms??

Accepted Answer

Be sure of diagnosis: Difficulty swallowing ("dysphagia") can be distinguished as a "transfer" problem (difficulty moving food from mouth to top of esophagus), "transit" problem (difficulty moving food down the esophagus), "spasm", gerd (due to sphincter problems), or obstructive (webs, rings, strictures, ulcer, tumor).  Best to see a gastroenterologist (gi doctor) for evaluation and treatment.

Question 4

are esophagus spasms dangerous?

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Highly inconvenient : Not life threatening but could indicate significant underlying reflux

Question 5

where does the esophagus start?

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Esophagus: The upper esophagus starts around the area at the bottom of the neck where the 2 collar bones meet.

Question 6

i feel something stuck in esophagus?

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Eating: Sometimes ingested items not fully chewed  can get stuck in esophagus. Chicken and fish bones sometimes leave sensation because of scratch in esophagus or pharynx leave stuck sensation. Narrowings (stenoses) of esophagus from surgery, reflux esophagitis, hernia and congenital abnormalities can cause holdup of materials.

Question 7

how do you clean out your esophagus?

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Esophagus: The esophagus cleans itself out and does not need any help to do so. It usually only takes a few minutes for food to traverse the esophagus. It is generally empty most of the time. If you're having any problems clearing food from your esophagus, see your doctor. Good luck.

Question 8

how do we take care of our esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Limit reflux: Mrandy,

To best take care of  the esophagus, you need to limit acid refluxing from the stomach. First, avoid smoking and alcohol. Second, limit caffeine. None is best, 1-2 servings per day is ok. Third, if you have heartburn or acid reflux symptoms, visit your doctor and get on a H2 blocker (like pepcid) or a PPI (like prilosec), and your esophagus should last a lifetime. Hope this helps!

Question 9

what to do if my esophagus is damaged?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: It is unclear of how you think this has happened but need to see a physician for the diagnosis. Need either an upper endoscopy or x-rays called an UGI to reveal further what is going on. Eliminate for now any alcohol or caffeine until this is evaluated.

Question 10

what can i eat when my esophagus hurts?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux : If your chest is hurting from acid reflux, you need to avoid foods that seem to make it worse. Typical offenders are tomatoes, onions, citrus, Mint, chocolate, alcohol, and tobacco. However , you will know what is the worst for yourself. Take over-the-counter antacids, but if this does not help after a few weeks, see your gastroenterologist. Good luck.

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