Question 1

can fungus in the esophagus be caused by throwing up?

Accepted Answer

No: You have to be immunosuppressed to have fungus in your esophagus.

Question 2

how can i convince er triage to keep me to do a complete mycology/fungus test on me, my kidneys are tender and i have oral&esophageal thrush.

Accepted Answer

Not a triage test: This is not really something done in an emergency room. You should see your doctor and discuss all of you symptoms and your concerns.

Question 3

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 4

im suffering from acid reflux and its hurting my esophagus what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Drugs don't cure but: Drugs like Prilosec relieve symptoms but have side effects and don't cure. To cure you need to address the underlying causes. See https://tinyurl.com/p88fxjm for detailed info on actual cures that do not require prescriptions. Melatonin  6 mg at bedtime often cures GERD! Herbs can help too- see https://tinyurl.com/y3nys7tm It may be wise to see a holistic/integrative/functional medical doctor.

Question 5

fungus on my behind?

Accepted Answer

Treat and Evaluate: Most fungal infections of the skin respond to 10 days of treatment with over-the-counter anti-fungal creams. The question is why do you have that type of infection there. If the infection doesn't respond or is getting worse, you need to be seen by an internist or a dermatologist. Diabetes may predispose one to such infections, so if the infection persisits or recurs, you should be tested for that.

Question 6

skin fungus worries

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: Be happy.  There are lots of easy treatments for a skin fungus.  See a dermatologist!

Question 7

are esophagus spasms dangerous?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what are the signs of a skin fungus?

Accepted Answer

Scaly & itchy skin: Dry scaly itchy skin is usually associated with skin fungal infections. In some cases, there may be small blister like lesions with some yellowish fluid.
There are many conditions with similar symptoms. Please have your doctor take a look for a clear diagnosis.

Question 9

i feel something stuck in esophagus?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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How can i convince er triage to keep me to do a complete mycology/fungus test on me, my kidneys are tender and i have oral&esophageal thrush.

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My lower esophagus has formed into a s shape why?

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Im suffering from acid reflux and its hurting my esophagus what should i do?

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Fungus on my behind?

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