Category esophagus health

Related articles: Barrett's Esophagus Definition Barrett's esophagus is a pathological condition that affects the esophagus, an organ located between the pharynx and the mouth of the stomach. The disorder is characterized by the replacement of the normal tissue that covers the esophagus with an epithelium similar to that which internally covers the walls of the stomach or duodenum (initial tract of the small intestine)

Definition Mallory-Weiss syndrome is a longitudinal laceration of the esophagus in its terminal tract, at the level of the gastro-esophageal junction or proximal gastric mucosa. The subjects most affected are alcoholics, however it can also be the result of repeated and violent vomiting, hiccups, intense coughing, asthma attacks or excessive distention of the stomach

Definition Esophageal spasm is a motility disorder that affects the esophagus. In this pathological condition, the normal peristalsis of the esophagus is replaced by vigorous, painful and non-propulsive muscular contractions. Sometimes these spasms are associated with alterations in the tone and coordination of the lower esophageal sphincter (muscular valve located between the esophagus and the stomach)

Related articles: Esophageal varices Definition Esophageal varices are pathologically dilated veins, located immediately below the mucous layer of the distal esophagus or proximal stomach. Their onset is directly linked to a state of portal hypertension, which is found as a typical complication of severe liver disease