Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic esophageal inflammatory disease of undetermined pathophysiology that results in dense mucosal eosinophilia and esophageal dysfunction. In childhood ...

Pill esophagitis, or drug-induced esophagitis, occurs when oral medications cause inflammation in the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. Symptoms can range from ...

This causes a buildup of a type of white blood cell called eosinophils in the esophagus, leading to inflammation. The inflammation causes the esophagus to become narrow, making it hard to swallow.

GERD is one of the most common GI conditions, but its presentation can be confusing because many of its symptoms overlap with ...

Barium swallow illustrating spiral or "corkscrew" deformity of the tubular esophagus caused by simultaneous, lumen-obliterated contractions of the circular muscle of the esophageal body.

This test uses a flexible tube with a camera and light at the tip to visualize the lining of the esophagus and stomach. This allows for visualization of potential damage from acid and for evaluation ...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic esophageal inflammatory disease of undetermined pathophysiology that results in dense mucosal eosinophilia and esophageal dysfunction. In childhood ...