Pain in the esophagus | Cause, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment

Pain in the esophagus? Here you can learn more about pain in the esophagus, as well as associated symptoms, cause and various diagnoses of pain in the esophagus. Pain from the esophagus should always be taken seriously, as they - without proper follow-up - can worsen further. Feel free to follow and like us too Our Facebook page for free, daily health updates.

The esophagus is a round tube that runs from the mouth and all the way down to the stomach. Many people may think that food only falls into the stomach when we eat - but this is not the case. When food enters the upper part of the esophagus through the upper esophageal valve, a process begins that consists of muscular contractions. These muscular contractions in the inner walls of the esophagus force the food down the tube in a rhythmic motion. Finally, it reaches the lower esophageal valve, which is responsible for letting food into the stomach and keeping the contents of the stomach, as well as stomach acid, out of the esophagus.

But as you may know, there are many diagnoses and reasons why you can get symptoms and pain in the esophagus - including acid regurgitation and digestive problems. The two most common symptoms of esophageal problems are difficulty swallowing, as well as chest pain that is longitudinal esophagus.

In this article you will learn more about what could be causing your esophageal pain, as well as various symptoms and diagnoses.

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Cause and diagnosis: Why did I hurt the esophagus?

Inflammation of the esophagus

The esophagus can become inflamed and irritated due to a variety of causes. When the esophagus becomes inflamed, the walls become swollen, reddish and sore - and this typically occurs due to acid reflux of stomach acid, drug side effects, bacterial or viral infections. Acid reflux is when parts of the stomach contents and stomach acid break through the lower esophageal valve and penetrate further into the esophagus - this acid burns and irritates the inside of the esophageal walls, which in turn provides the basis for characteristic "heartburn".

Inflammation of the esophagus can also cause the following symptoms:

• Chest pain
• Heartburn
• Hes voice
• Reap
• Nausea
• Decreased appetite
• Vomit
• Difficulty swallowing
• Pain when swallowing
• Sour rebellion
• Sore throat
• Untreated inflammation of the esophagus can lead to ulcers, scar tissue and narrowing of the esophagus itself - the latter can be life-threatening.

The treatment of inflammation of the esophagus depends on what is the cause itself. If the cause is, for example, acid reflux, then the solution lies in a better diet with less alcohol, sweets and fatty foods - which will thus result in less stomach acid being produced. Normally, esophagitis will improve within two to four weeks with proper treatment. If you have a weakened immune system or another ongoing infection, it can take even longer.

Sour rebound and heartburn

A common cause of pain and symptoms in the esophagus is acid regurgitation - and known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). As mentioned earlier, acid support is a description of when partially digested stomach contents and gastric acid break through the lower esophageal flap and penetrate further into the esophagus. This is often due to a dysfunction of the flap and does not close completely.

When this stomach acid floods into the esophagus, this provides a basis for heartburn - that is, the burning and hot feeling you can experience in the esophagus and chest. If you are affected by this more often than twice a week, you should have it examined by your doctor, but also make dietary changes.

The two most common symptoms of acid reflux are:

• Heartburn - A burning pain and sensation that goes from the abdomen, up towards the chest and even up to the neck
• Acid regurgitation - An acidic and bitter acid that you gulp up in your throat and mouth.

Other symptoms may include:

• Blood in the vomit or stool
• Hes voice
• Swelling
• Hiccups that do not give up
• Chronic sore throat
• Nausea
• belching
• Dry cough
• Accidental weight loss
• Difficulty swallowing

Risk factors for being affected by acid reflux and heartburn are:

• Drinking alcohol, carbonated drinks, as well as coffee and tea
• Pregnancy
• Drug use - and especially ibuprofen, blood pressure medications and certain muscle relaxants
• Overweight
• smoking
• Certain types of food: Citrus fruits, tomato, chocolate, mint, onions, as well as spicy and fatty foods
• To lay flat just after meals
• Eating right before you fall asleep

If you have known heart problems, consult your doctor for control if you experience such symptoms.

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Cancer of the esophagus

Esophageal cancer usually starts in the cells that make up the walls of the esophagus. This cancer variant can occur anywhere in the esophagus and affects men more often than women. Esophageal cancer is the sixth most deadly form of cancer and it has been seen that factors such as smoking, alcohol, obesity and poor diet play a greater role in whether you are affected. Chronic heartburn and acid regurgitation also significantly increase the chance of cancer.

Symptoms of esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer, in its earlier stages, is often asymptomatic and painless. It is only in later stages that this type of cancer becomes symptomatic - and can then provide a basis for the following symptoms:

• Chest pain or a tingling sensation in the chest
• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
• indigestion
• Heartburn
• Hes voice
• Hosting
• Sour rebellion
• Accidental weight loss

You can even take active measures to reduce the risk of esophageal cancer. For example:

• Drink less alcohol. If you drink alcohol then you should do so only in moderation. This means one glass a day for women or two glasses a day for men.
• Cut out the smoke.
• Eat more fruits and vegetables. Make sure you have a good variety of colorful fruits and vegetables in your diet.
• Make sure you maintain a normal weight. If you are overweight then it may be a good idea to contact a nutritionist to set up a diet plan that can help you maintain weight.

Treatment of esophageal cancer can involve chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Also read: - 9 Early Signs of Celiac Disease

Summarizeringing

Pain in the esophagus, as well as persistent acid reflux and heartburn, should always be taken seriously. If you suffer from persistent pain in this anatomical region, contact your doctor for an examination. Any treatment will depend on what is the basis for the pain you have.

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