Title: Esophageal Motility, Esophagus Reflux and Achalasia | Healthhype.com
Headings: Esophageal Motility, Esophagus Reflux and Achalasia
Esophageal Motility, Esophagus Reflux and Achalasia
Esophageal Peristalsis
Control of Esophageal Motility
Movement of Food through the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES)
What is Esophageal Reflux?
Symptoms of Esophageal Reflux
Causes of Esophageal Reflux
What is Achalasia?
Causes of Achalasia
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Symptoms of Achalasia
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Content: Symptoms of Esophageal Reflux
Water brash – a sudden secretion of large amounts of saliva to neutralize the acidic stomach contents in the esophagus
Nausea, sometimes leading to vomiting
Heartburn – burning chest pain
Indigestion – stomach bloating, excessive belching
Throat irritation
Projectile vomiting due to obstruction in the lower part of the esophagus, stomach or duodenum
Chronic reflux may lead to a host of symptoms in the upper airway, including coughing, hoarse voice and a lump in the throat feeling. Causes of Esophageal Reflux
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ( GERD)
Stomach contents, and sometimes duodenal contents, pass up into the esophagus. Occurs due to a failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to prevent the backward flow of stomach contents, hiatal hernia or increased intra-abdominal pressure. Achalasia
Food cannot enter the stomach at a rate that allows for complete clearing of the esophagus. Occurs due to a failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to open fully. Esophageal Stricture
An esophageal stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the esophagus. Occurs for various reasons including an obstruction like a tumor, inflammation of the esophageal wall, compression from an external structure or constriction due to scarring of the esophageal wall. Stomach or Small Intestine Obstruction
An obstruction in the distal end of the esophagus (pylorus) or proximal parts of the small intestine may cause regurgitation and reflux. This may arise due to pyloric stenosis, tumors, foreign bodies, gallstones or other causes as outlined under blocked bowel. What is Achalasia?