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Esophageal dilation
It is the procedure of stretching a narrowing of the esophagus (both benign conditions like strictures, webs, rings and malignant like cancer). It can be done endoscopic ally or under x-ray guidance.
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How do I get a esophageal dilation prcedure?
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What is the definition or description of: esophageal dilation?
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A 44-year old female asked:
I had esophageal dilation 3 weeks ago still feel like things are getting stuck. What could be causing this?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Could esophageal dilation with upper endoscopy cause pericarditis?
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A 58-year old female asked about a 70-year old male:
My husband has to go for repeated esophageal dilatations. He feels his voice is raspy and his throat is getting narrower once again. What causes this?
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A 76-year old male asked:
I have an epigastric hernia. In 5 days I am scheduled to have an esophageal dilation performed. Will the dilation affect the epigastic hernia?
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A female asked:
My mum's been getting esophagus dilation 4 times yearly sometimes more for over 35 years , is there alternatives to this?
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A 40-year old asked:
What to do if I hurt after esophagus dilation?
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A 37-year old female asked:
I just had my esophagus dilated for the second time , and it didn't work again. I'm devastated. The food is still getting stuck in between my shoulder blades. Why isn't the dilation working?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Can esophagus dilation cause costochondritis? pain in sternum/spine/ribs. I Also have peri effusion. Dr. thought pain was from that but doesn't now.
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A 39-year old female asked:
Hysterectomy, esophagus dilation, tube in kidney for stone removal next day. Put to sleep a total of 4 times in 10 days (3 within 5 days). Is that ok?
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A 40-year old male asked:
Had Total gast for esophageal cancer at gej. 3 months later trouble swallowing. R1 resection. Could a tumour grow this quickly or more likely I need dilation?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Today I had an upper endoscopy. Diagnosed with hiatal hernia, esophagus stricture (they dilated it), and did biopsies on area that looked different. I have gerd. What should I look out for after the dilation, and for how long? Forgot to ask the docto
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A 30-year old female asked:
Cervical esophageal pain (worse when swallowing), normal HR & BP, Temp 99.5 after EGD with biopsies and dilation for 48 hrs post-procedure. No blood in stool, vomiting, or significant chest pain. Should I be concerned about a perforation?
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A 54-year old female asked:
I have to get my esophagus dilated once a year, is there anything I can do to prevent this?
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A 33-year old female asked:
What are the causes of dilated esophagus and stomach?
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A 69-year old female asked:
Esophagus dilated 3-1/2 weeks ago. Some food still gets stuck (need to chew smaller pieces) How long does it take to the esophagus to completely heal?
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A female asked:
I had an egd and an esophageal stricture dilated. I took a bite of a tortilla before remembering I had to eat soft foods only. Is this a problem?
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A 39-year old female asked:
I just had an endoscopy and a dialation of my esophagus and an aberrant subclavian artery that was pushing on my esophagus, will i need it done again?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Tingling,burning,cold, itching sensations in chest w/ pain. ever since I had esophagus dialation 3mths ago Dr. Sending me to neurologist.Poss cause?
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A 69-year old female asked:
A piece of chicken got stuck in esophagus. Finally moved but now area is a little sore. Had endo and dilated in April. How long will it take the area to heal? Anything I can take that would help? Thank you.
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A 37-year old female asked:
36yrs old. Gallbladder removed. Then EDG for continued pain. Doc found gastritis and also dilated my esophagus. I'd never had issues swallowing. After I started having acid reflux. Has continued for 3 months. Will it go away or is this permanent now?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I just had an egd yesterday and since the procedure I feel like there is something stuck in my throat all the time now. My esophagus was dilated as well. Is this normal? I'm supposed to call my dr back later today if the feeling hasn't subsided, which i
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A 43-year old asked:
Are pupils dilation a sign that someone likes you?
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A 29-year old female asked:
31 weeks and 3cm dilate and 76% effaced is labor close?
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What's pupil dilation?
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Does alcohol cause pupil dilation?
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What causes pancreatic ductal dilation?
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Do colored contacts affect pupil dilation?
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Does alrex (loteprednol) dilate your pupils?
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