Question 1

what causes a tortuous esophagus if its not a hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Motility disorder: It could be a motility disorder such as distal (formerly diffuse) esophageal spasm or a nutcracker esophagus. High resolution Manometry is the test to find out. A small tube is placed into the esophagus and you swallow water 10 times. It measures the valve pressures and the coordination and strength of the muscle contractions. Hope this helps!

Question 2

what is a tortuous esophagus?

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Twisted and narrowed: It can be twisted and curved throughout the chest, like a snake.  The condition can be painful.  I hope this helps, but more helpful would be a trip to your doctor.

Question 3

what does tortuous esophagus means?

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Tortuous: It is when the esophagus instead of being fairly straight, has bends and turns before reaching the stomach.

Question 4

i have had a cough and wheezing for 5 months. i have a history of gerd and i'm now wearing a bravo. my egd showed a tortuous distal esophagus. ph 1.4?

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Gerd: The cough and wheezing may or may not be related to your gerd. Nevertheless I recommend that you consult a pulmonologist as you may have adult onset asthma. Either way you will be treated for your prolonged cough and wheezing by an appropriate specialist. Let the gastroenterologist treat your gerd.

Question 5

i have a tortuous esophagus, twisted stomach,  hiatus hernia. surgery is required. what type of surgeon should i research and prognosis for recovery?

Accepted Answer

Foregut Specialist: Sounds like you have a paraesophageal hernia, typically associated with difficulty swallowing, chest pain/pressure, anemia, and sometimes GERD. This is a difficult operation most surgeons don't do. Look for one with extensive experience. Usually a general surgeon, but some thoracic surgeons do this laparoscopically, which is the best way to go. Hope this helps

Question 6

what causes a tortuous aorta?

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Tortuous aorta: Usually implies atherosclerotic or other degenerative vascular disease.

Question 7

is it possible that the drug zyprexa (olanzapine) cause a tortuous aorta?

Accepted Answer

No: Zyprexa (olanzapine) has many potential side effects. Aortic tortuosity isn't one of them.

Question 8

can a mild tortuous descending thoracic aorta be caused by a 5cm hiatal hernia? should this be a concern when having surgery for the hernia?

Accepted Answer

NO: Hiatal hernia has nothing to do with the aorta.

Question 9

tortuous aorta symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: A twisted or distorted aorta can cause blood flow to be blocked from the narrowing of the aorta.

Question 10

can tortuous aorta dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: It's a sign of aging - it's not any more dangerous than getting older is.

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I have had a cough and wheezing for 5 months. i have a history of gerd and i'm now wearing a bravo. my egd showed a tortuous distal esophagus. ph 1.4?

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I have a tortuous esophagus, twisted stomach, hiatus hernia. surgery is required. what type of surgeon should i research and prognosis for recovery?

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