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Esophageal Stricture
Esophageal Stricture

Esophageal Stricture: Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Risk Factor and Preventions

An esophageal stricture is an abnormal tightening or narrowing of the esophagus

  • Symptoms
    1. The feeling of getting stuck in your throat
    2. Frequent episodes of choking
    3. Burning sensation in the neck or throat
    4. Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
  • Diagnosis
    1. Xray with Borium
    2. Ultrasound
    3. Endoscopy
    4. Esophageal Manometry
  • Risk Factors
    1. Alcohol Use
    2. GRED
    3. Hiatal Hernia
    4. Dysphagia (difficulty in Swallowing)
    5. Weight Loss
    6. Weakness
  • Presentation
    1. Don’t Smoke
    2. Elevate your pillow when you rest or sleep
    3. Avoid spicy, fatty, tomato-based, or citrusy foods and caffeinated or carbonated beverages
    4. Eat smaller meals, and don’t eat for a few hours before bedtime
    5. Don’t drink alcohol
Dr Vikas Singla

Senior Director and Head
Centre for Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy
Institute of gastrointestinal and liver sciences
Max Superspeciality Hospital Saket New Delhi, India

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