Esophageal Disorders: Types, Risks, Symptoms and Causes-To know more Attend the 13th World Gastroenterology, IBD & Hepatology Conference 2023
Esophageal Cancer: Causes: Chronic irritation and inflammation of the esophagus, often due to Barrett's esophagus, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, or certain genetic factors. Symptoms: Difficulty swallowing, unintentional weight loss, chest pain, and hoarseness. Risks: Smoking, heavy alcohol use, obesity, GERD, and a family history of esophageal cancer increase the risk. Achalasia: Causes: Achalasia is a rare disorder where the lower esophageal sphincter fails to relax properly, causing difficulty in food and liquid passage into the stomach. Symptoms: Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), chest pain, regurgitation, and weight loss. Risks: The exact cause is unknown, but it may involve autoimmune factors. Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE): Causes: EoE is an allergic condition where the esophagus becomes inflamed due to the presence of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. Symptoms: Difficulty swallowing, food impaction, and chest pain. Risks: Allergies and a family history of E