Gastroenterologist Dr. Wendi LeBrett recently posted a TikTok video about some sneaky signs of esophageal cancer to watch out ...

Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus, ... Common symptoms of esophagitis include difficulty swallowing, pain with swallowing, chest pain, and in severe cases, bleeding.

An esophagus spasm is a rare abnormal muscle contraction in the esophagus. It can cause chest pain, trouble swallowing, a feeling that something is stuck in your throat, and other symptoms.

This type of chest pain is linked to several ailments that do not involve heart problems. Some common causes include ...

Esophageal dysmotility involves uncoordinated or excessive muscle contractions that squeeze your esophagus inappropriately, creating pressure and pain that your brain interprets as burning.

Esophageal ulcers are a type of peptic ulcer that develops between the throat and the stomach. Symptoms include pain or a burning sensation behind or below the sternum, the flat bone that runs ...

Pill esophagitis occurs when medications get stuck or dissolve in the esophagus, causing inflammation. Symptoms can include heartburn and swallowing pain.

WebMD explains esophageal manometry, a test used to look for causes of acid reflux and heartburn, chest pain, and swallowing difficulty.

Esophageal cancer may not present noticeable symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage. This is why it’s often diagnosed late, which limits treatment options. Some of the most common signs ...