New statistics show Britain has the highest cases of esophageal cancer in the entire Europe, mostly for those under 40 years ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) occurs when white blood cells called eosinophils build ...

This pressure can cause pain in your gut and lead to indigestion (dyspepsia). Symptoms may include heartburn due to stomach acid and contents returning to your esophagus. A hiatal hernia happens ...

Discover which drinks can provide real relief from acid reflux and which ones make it worse. Expert insights on managing GERD ...

Though most hiccups are harmless and fade away quickly, some can be painful or persistent. To figure out why, experts suggest paying attention to other symptoms that might accompany those odd ...

Eating too fast, talking while you’re chowing down, not chewing enough or munching on dry foods might cause difficulty swallowing from time to time, doctors say. But, if it happens a lot, it could be ...

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Acid reflux causes stomach content to flow back into the esophagus, or a tube connects the stomach and throat. It can cause symptoms like a persistent cough, heartburn (burning chest pain), and ...

Physician researchers at Phoenix Children's have pioneered the use of the esophageal string test (EST), a minimally invasive ...

Pain in your abdomen or chest can develop due to inflammation in your esophagus and the strain caused by difficult swallowing. Some people experience burning chest pain or a squeezing sensation ...