Question 1

fluoroscopic esophagram shows mildly delayed peristalsis within the mid esophagus. no evidence of stricture or obstructive lesion, or tertiary contractions.small reducible hiatal hernia present. please explain. and what is solution?  thanks a lot drs

Accepted Answer

This is an: essentially NORMAL report and does not explain your symptoms (I do not know your symptoms however OBVIOUSLY they possibly include  difficulty swallowing, food getting stuck, heartburn, regurgitation or some combination of the above!
Next step consult with gastroenterologist specializing 
in the esophagus!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 2

about twice a week, when i eat protein it gets stuck about half way down my esophagus.  it is very painful.  what is happening? i either have to wait for it to slowly make it's way down, as i feel the muscle contractions, or throw up.

Accepted Answer

Your : Your symptoms are concerning for an esophageal stricture, which means a narrowing of your esophagus.  This can happen for no reason or sometimes can be caused by another condition.  It is very important that you have evaluation for this, and possibly an endoscopy, which is a test where you are sedated and a physician looks into your esophagus with a scope, in order to make the diagnosis.

Question 3

i had a endoscopy yesterday to check my barretts esophagus. they said my results were good and barretts was undetectable on the endoscopy. can barretts esophagus heal up? she told me to keep the same meds and recheck in a year . thanks?

Accepted Answer

: I find mixed messages as to Barrett's esophagus healing with only medical treatment and diet. Nevertheless it can recur so rechecking in a year or so is reasonable advice.

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

i have inflammation in my esophagus and they say its eoe. can it clear up without having to take a corticosteroid?

Accepted Answer

: Eosinophilic esophagitis I presume? It probably will not without investigation and proper treatment  prferablyby a Gastroenterologist

Question 6

how long using oral budesodine for eoe (esophagus inflammation) should it clear up? its a potent steroid and i feel better?

Accepted Answer

: By PMC website: Long term topical corticosteroids therapy (TCS) is indicated in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) due to frequent recurrence with TCS removal. Side effects from TCS can include oral and/or esophageal candidiasis and adrenal insufficiency. However, adrenal crisis is not common.

Question 7

i take multiple prescribed pills daily and the ones i took today seem to have lodged in my esophagus and its causing very bad chest pain for me. ive tried everything ive drank heaps of water and tried eating bread. what else can i do?

Accepted Answer

: You may have reflux consider adding  omeprazole to your regimen but do to the acute nature of the chest pain  that you are having now  I would seek medical attention at a clinic / pediatrician today .

Question 8

what are the symptoms for a herniated esophagus?

Accepted Answer

I think you are...: Referring to a zenker's diverticulum. This occurs when the lining of the esophagus herniated between constrictor muscles of the throat  reducing a sack that extends into the neck. The symptoms usually consist of a fullness  in the neck  or throat after eating with a regurgitation of chewed foods that relieves the fullness symptoms. This is caused by the food filling the sack.

Question 9

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 10

what is the definition or description of: esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Food pipe: This is the muscular structure built like a tube that connects your throat to the stomach though which food passes after you eat.

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Fluoroscopic esophagram shows mildly delayed peristalsis within the mid esophagus. no evidence of stricture or obstructive lesion, or tertiary contractions.small reducible hiatal hernia present. please explain. and what is solution? thanks a lot drs

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About twice a week, when i eat protein it gets stuck about half way down my esophagus. it is very painful. what is happening? i either have to wait for it to slowly make it's way down, as i feel the muscle contractions, or throw up.

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I had a endoscopy yesterday to check my barretts esophagus. they said my results were good and barretts was undetectable on the endoscopy. can barretts esophagus heal up? she told me to keep the same meds and recheck in a year . thanks?

A member asked:

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

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I have inflammation in my esophagus and they say its eoe. can it clear up without having to take a corticosteroid?

A member asked:

How long using oral budesodine for eoe (esophagus inflammation) should it clear up? its a potent steroid and i feel better?

A member asked:

I take multiple prescribed pills daily and the ones i took today seem to have lodged in my esophagus and its causing very bad chest pain for me. ive tried everything ive drank heaps of water and tried eating bread. what else can i do?

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What are the symptoms for a herniated esophagus?

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My lower esophagus has formed into a s shape why?

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What is the definition or description of: esophagus?

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