Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways An esophageal ulcer is a sore in the esophagus often caused by GERD.Symptoms include heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and chest pain.Treatment ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Esophageal spasms cause painful chest contractions and affect swallowing and digestion.Medications and peppermint oil can help relieve esophageal spasm ...

The esophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the tissue in your lower esophagus becomes damaged. It starts to resemble the tissue in ...

Most people have experienced heartburn at one time or another, often after a heavy meal. But for some people, that burning pain in the chest can be a frequent occurrence. Gastroesophageal reflux ...

Gastroesophageal reflux happens when your stomach contents come back up into your esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. Most patients have experienced occasional bouts of reflux ...

This year, more than 22,000 people will be diagnosed with esophageal cancer and more than 16,000 will lose their battle with the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. April is Esophageal ...

We've been told that back sleeping is better for you, but there's an uncomfortable downside to this position.

“Digestive cancers, especially esophageal cancer, are among the deadliest, yet gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common, treatable precursor,” Dr. Chang said. “This makes ...