The backflow of acids into the esophagus can also cause esophageal ulcers and esophagitis (esophageal inflammation). The swelling can affect the LES and how well it opens and closes. Other ...

An associated peptic ulcer or duodenal deformity was detected in 4 patients. In an additional patient the diagnosis of duodenitis was made. In no patient was an esophageal ulcer or esophagitis ...

but it sometimes causes damage to the esophagus in the form of esophagitis, ulcers, difficulty or pain when swallowing, strictures (narrowing), esophageal spasm, and Barrett's esophagus which may ...

Ulcers are a painful symptom of Crohn’s disease. Doctors can help you manage them with medical treatment. Lifestyle factors may also help. Crohn’s disease involves inflammation of the ...

In patients bleeding massively from peptic ulcer emergency surgery may be life saving. Surgery is contraindicated, however, in patients bleeding from esophageal varices. Esophagoscopy is a ...

Background: Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD ... damage caused by reactive oxygen species in different experimental ulcer models. The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of exogenous ...