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Gastroesophageal DisordersInformation / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention
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Medical Definition:
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University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "esophagus" |
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Search millions of published articles for news on Gastroesophageal Disorders
The HighBeam™ Research newspaper and magazine archive contains articles from current and back issues of hundreds of publications, including: Modern Medicine, Aging, The Ardell Wellness Report, HealthFacts, Medical Post, Medical Update, Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report.
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Achalasia Description: Introduction to this disorder, with symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, risks and the prognosis. (ssat.com) |
| Achalasia - Overview Description: Adam.com defines this disorder and gives its causes, incidense and risk factors. (nlm.nih.gov) |
| Barrett's Esophagus Description: This is a condition that develops in some people who have chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis). Information provided by the National Institutes of Health. (healthlink.mcw.edu) |
| Barrett's Esophagus Description: Information and patient education material on this disease. Causes, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, tips and the future are all discussed. (gicare.com) |
| Barrett's Esophagus Description: An explanation of this disease and who is at risk, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and prognosis are discussed. (niddk.nih.gov) |
| Bleeding Esophageal Varices - Overview Description: Adam.com looks at this disorder and gives a definition, its causes, incidence and risk factors. (nlm.nih.gov) |
| Diagnosis Health Description: Information and discussion concerning non-obstructive esophageal dysphagia or difficulty swallowing without actual narrowing or stricture of esophagus. (diagnosishealth.com) |
| Disorders of Esophagus More Common In Older Adults Description: Article about the relationship between esophageal disease and age. (healthlink.mcw.edu) |
| eMedicine: Infective Esophagitis Description: Offers a physician's report on this esophagus condition caused by candida or herpes simplex virus infection, HIV, and certain medications. Includes a section on pill, chemotherapy, and radiation-induced esophagitis. (emedicine.com) |
| Pre-Achalasia Spastic Esophagus and Stomach Problems Description: Personal site from a patient with this condition. (hometown.aol.com) |
| Seattle Barrett's Esophagus Program Description: A look at this disease called Barrett's Esophagus, its symptoms and possible complications. A lot to read at this site. (fhcrc.org) |
| Swallowing Disorders - University of Chicago Description: Information about various swallowing disorders for patients, physicians and other medical professionals. (gi.bsd.uchicago.edu) |
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