Esophageal Stricture: Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Risk Factor and Preventions
An esophageal stricture is an abnormal tightening or narrowing of the esophagus
- Symptoms
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- The feeling of getting stuck in your throat
- Frequent episodes of choking
- Burning sensation in the neck or throat
- Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
- Diagnosis
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- Xray with Borium
- Ultrasound
- Endoscopy
- Esophageal Manometry
- Risk Factors
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- Alcohol Use
- GRED
- Hiatal Hernia
- Dysphagia (difficulty in Swallowing)
- Weight Loss
- Weakness
- Presentation
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- Don’t Smoke
- Elevate your pillow when you rest or sleep
- Avoid spicy, fatty, tomato-based, or citrusy foods and caffeinated or carbonated beverages
- Eat smaller meals, and don’t eat for a few hours before bedtime
- Don’t drink alcohol