Theesophagusis a muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach.
The primary function of the esophagus is to transport food from your throat to your stomach.
Many conditions can affect the esophagus, one of the most common of which is acid reflux and GERD.
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Other potentially serious conditions includeesophageal varicesassociated with advanced liver disease andesophageal cancer.
It also describes how esophageal disorders are diagnosed and things you could do to keep your esophagus healthy.
The primary role of the esophagus is to transport the food from your throat to your stomach.
When functioning normally, the LES can keep stomach acids inside the stomach.
Associated Conditions
Many medical conditions can affect the structure or function of the esophagus.
Those characteristic of esophageal dysfunction and disease include:
Heartburn
Heartburnis the consequence of acid reflux.
Acid reflux is the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus.
Odynophagia
Odynophagiais a term describing pain with swallowing.
Damage or dysfunction of the organ can lead to chest pain, difficulty swallowing, heartburn, or vomiting.
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