Heartburn, a common ailment, can sometimes signal Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). While GERD is manageable, ...

Esophageal cancer is a serious disease that affects the esophagus, the tube carrying food from the throat to the stomach. It ...

This year, more than 22,000 people will be diagnosed with esophageal cancer and more than 16,000 will lose their battle with the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. April is Esophageal ...

Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach, and can be caused by various factors including acid reflux, infections, and immune reactions.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is more than just the occasional heartburn—it’s a chronic condition where stomach acid keeps flowing back into ...

Odynophagia is the medical term for pain or discomfort when swallowing. When you swallow, you may feel a burning or squeezing sensation anywhere from high in your throat or neck down to your sternum ...

Palliative care consultations improve quality of life and reduce financial strain for esophageal cancer patients by decreasing intensive interventions. Patients receiving palliative care had shorter ...

A benign esophageal cell papilloma is a small, noncancerous tumor that forms in the esophagus. Most do not cause symptoms. Doctors treat the growth by removing it. A papilloma is a benign ...