Treating diseases of the esophagus has long posed a frustrating challenge. Medications often pass through too quickly to work, and many treatments rely on drugs that affect the entire body.

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a more accurate and standardized approach to interpreting a common test used to evaluate esophageal motor disorders, according to a study published in ...

Disorders like esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease are difficult to treat without properly understanding the esophagus’s mechanical properties. The findings establish a baseline for ...

Bacterial infections, viruses, and esophageal disorders can cause you to have pain when you swallow. You can try home remedies like gargling salt water to help ease painful swallowing. Seek medical ...

For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it? Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have started to tackle these questions by ...

Feeling a sharp pain in your throat or chest right after swallowing a pill? You’re not alone — many people get sudden burning or discomfort when a tablet or capsule lodges in the esophagus and ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

ProPhase Labs announces BE-Smart's validation for esophageal disease diagnostics, achieving over 95% success in detecting critical biomarkers. ProPhase Labs Inc. announced the successful validation of ...

In healthy swallowing, liquid quickly passes from the mouth to the stomach. In individuals with esophageal motility disorders, this process is disrupted. Fukuoka, Japan—For most people, swallowing is ...

Difficulty swallowing is a common problem in older adults. Nerve or muscle problems are often the cause, but the condition can also stem from various health conditions. It can significantly affect a ...

Esophagoscopy involves inserting a tube-like device — with a light and camera at its end — into the mouth and down the throat. The doctor can then examine the esophagus for abnormalities and take ...