Question 1

after stiches in oesophages - still hiccup badly on certain occasions during eating three months later. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Hiccups: Since you have been having strong hiccups frequently just since having esophageal surgery, it would be best for you to make an appointment with a gastroenterologist for further evaluation.  Otherwise, please make a follow-up appointment with your surgeon to discuss post-surgical symptoms.  Hiccups are usually benign, but since you have had them since surgery, a follow up would be best.

Question 2

is there any other accurate test to gastroendoscopy. for oesophage and stomach check.  and how can chest pain be linked to that?

Accepted Answer

EGD: Upper endoscopy is still the easiest way to directly evaluate the esophagus stomach and duodenum.  A GI series only shows the outline of the organs on x-ray.   Pill cams show the esophagus but are not very accurate in the stomach.
Chest pain may be secondary to esophageal irritation from acid reflux or it may be secondary to esophageal spasm.

Question 3

what to do if tablet get stuck in oesophagus?

Accepted Answer

Drink: copious amounts of water.

Question 4

oesophagus grade 2 what does this mean please?

Accepted Answer

Well...: I'm guessing you mean grade ii esophagitis which is a measure of how much damage acid reflux is doing to your esophagus. See if that makes sense with your situation.

Question 5

what is the best medicine for erossion of osophagus?

Accepted Answer

Proton pump inhibito: Best medication for erosive espagitis is a group of medications proton pump inhibitors complete suppression of acid. Reflux measures decrease caffein intake stop smoking avoid alcohol and remain upright four hours after eating. See doctor a complication of reflux can occur shatzkis ring scar tissue wich can close esophagus. Additionally barrett's esophagus has increased risk esophagus cancer.

Question 6

can slippery elm help to heal the oesophegus. i have barretts.

Accepted Answer

Barrett’s.: Being. The traditional doctor that I am, I cannot support attempting to heal the known precancerous condition of Barrett’s esophagus with such means.  Precancerous things have the real potential to become cancerous things.  Barrett’s esophagus requires treatment and surveillance endoscopic evaluations coordinated by a Gastroenterologist.

Question 7

what's an oesophageal diverticula?

Accepted Answer

Esophageal  pouch: An esophageal diverticulum is an out-pouching in a weak area of the esophageal (tube from throat to mouth) lining.

Question 8

what do doctors do for a torn oesophagus?

Accepted Answer

Mallory-Weiss tear?: A mallory-weiss esophageal tear may develop after vigorous retching. Brisk red bleeding however should not be ignored or dismissed. Old blood may look like coffee-grounds, and be dark-colored. Oozing, small volume bleeds may be diluted by other stomach contents and may look like streaks, clots, or pink-tinged material. Any of these descriptions deserve evaluation--bleeding is never "normal.".

Question 9

could you explain what is a oesophageal diverticula?

Accepted Answer

Diverticula: An esophageal diverticulum is a small Outpouching of the lining of the esophagus. Most of the time it is of little consequence. Unless they tell you yours is clinically significant, I would not worry about it. Good luck.

Question 10

discomfort and a feeling of pressure in my oesophagus ?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: How do you know the discomfort is in the esophagus?Are you having trouble swallowing?It is best to see a doctor and get evaluated.Best wishes.

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After stiches in oesophages - still hiccup badly on certain occasions during eating three months later. is that ok?

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Is there any other accurate test to gastroendoscopy. for oesophage and stomach check. and how can chest pain be linked to that?

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What to do if tablet get stuck in oesophagus?

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Oesophagus grade 2 what does this mean please?

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What is the best medicine for erossion of osophagus?

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Can slippery elm help to heal the oesophegus. i have barretts.

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What's an oesophageal diverticula?

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What do doctors do for a torn oesophagus?

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Could you explain what is a oesophageal diverticula?

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Discomfort and a feeling of pressure in my oesophagus ?

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