Trouble swallowing and chronic cough could signal serious GERD complications. A digestive health expert explores when ...

Esophageal spasms are painful, abnormal muscle contractions that occur within the esophagus. The esophagus is a narrow, muscular tube that transports food and drink to the stomach. It’s about 10 ...

There are two main types of esophageal cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cells line the inner esophagus, and cancer developing from squamous cells can occur along the entire esophagus. But ...

Esophageal cancer does not usually cause symptoms early on, and people may only notice it when tumors have progressed enough to cause symptoms. After symptoms start, it typically progresses quickly.

Esophageal cancer treatment may vary depending on the stage of cancer. Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. After a person receives an ...

Rising cases of esophageal adenocarcinoma in the United States reflect a critical need for the development of early intervention strategies that can aid in improving poor survival rates for this ...

People who drank hot tea more often at hotter temperatures saw a higher risk. Hot drinks like coffee or tea get us going every morning, and when you’re tired from just waking up, they can’t go down ...

An esophageal perforation is a hole in the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that food and liquids pass through on the way from your mouth to your stomach. Perforation of the esophagus is uncommon, ...

Heartburn is among the most familiar digestive complaints, showing up after late dinners, spicy food, or even stressful days. But for some people, it becomes an ongoing issue that interferes with ...

After three stressful years, Mark Sevillano Jr. felt like his life was falling into place. At the start of 2024, he began working out at the gym three days a week and eating healthier foods. “I felt ...