Is it mere heartburn or not?
The chest pains recur, the pains following the meals, the failure to swallow the food normally, or even to swallow it, it may be an esophagitis, but not only heartburn. Gastroenterologist is able to diagnose and prescribe etiology.
ICD-10 of esophageal stricture?
Stricture of esophagus 10 Stricture is K22.2.
Do stressful situations cause esophagus spasms?
Yes. The spasm of the esophagus can be caused by the anxiety and stress. Such practices as deep breathing, light exercise or light meditation may help in relieving the symptoms.
Eosinophilic esophagitis disparities in GERD?
No. Eosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus (ICD-10: K20.0). The damage of the esophagus lining by the acid reflux causes GERD.
What is the predisposing determinant to the esophageal cancer?
The chronic acid reflux (GERD), smoking, over-drinking of too much alcohol and Barrett esophagus are all predisposing factors of esophagus cancer.
What are the possible first common symptoms of esophageal cancer in women?
The weakness indicators are exhibited in that an individual has somehow experienced a failed experience with the food and was unable to explain the loss of weight in certain cases and felt pain or pressure in the chest, and hoarseness.
But what I will then do to avoid the spasm of the esophagus at home?
Use small portions of warm water, not hot and spicy food and drinks, rest and chew gum which will not only enlarge the saliva, it will also cure the spasms.
What are the features of esophageal cancer at its advanced stages?
It may be represented as giant tumor, intrusion of lymph nodes or liquid. The common ones are intense dysphagia, loss of weight and pain.
What are the treatment options of esophageal cancer?
Surgical resection, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination of the three might be done to the tumor according to the stage of the tumor besides the location of the tumor.
Is there a correlation between disturbed esophagael motility and esophagitis?
Yes. The process of swallowing may cause complications and food will stagnate because of inflammation with long-term dysmotility (ICD-10: K22.4) i.e. dysfunction of the muscles.
Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG
| Updated 03-17-2026