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What Is an Esophageal Ulcer?

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways An esophageal ulcer is a sore in the esophagus often caused by ...
An esophageal spasm is an involuntary and often painful contraction in the esophagus, or food pipe. Medical treatments and lifestyle remedies can help relieve symptoms of esophageal spasms. The ...
Ulcers, open sores anywhere on your skin or inside your body that won’t heal properly, are very common, but how much do you really know about them? According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease affects millions of people who rely on prescription antacids for relief, often unaware that natural methods can provide permanent solutions without medication ...
Acid reflux occurs when acid flows up from the stomach into the esophagus (food tube) and the mouth. Although occasional acid reflux is common, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be diagnosed ...
Pill esophagitis, or drug-induced esophagitis, occurs when oral medications cause inflammation in the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. Symptoms can range from mild ...
One of the most common gastric afflictions in America is the stomach ulcer. Long thought to be caused by stress, alcoholism, spicy food or a combination of the three, understanding the real cause of ...
A throat ulcer is an open sore in the back of the throat, esophagus, or voice box. Throat ulcers can develop due to injury or infection in the throat. Throat ulcers can develop in response to ...