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A 66-year-old male asked:

just went in for a gastrointestinal scope. esopophagus looked a little puffy & red. what does this mean? have been having trouble swallowing .

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Internal Medicine 45 years experience

Biopsy report: There could be several causes. The gastroenterologist likely did a biopsy and will be able to answer the question once the results return.

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