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Digestive Disorders - Esophagus - site listings

Disorders of Esophagus More Common In Older Adults - Article about the relationship between esophageal disease and age.

eMedicine: Infective Esophagitis - Offers a physician's report on this esophagus condition caused by candida or herpes simplex virus infection, HIV, and certain medications. Includes a section on pill, chemotherapy, and radiation-induced esophagitis.

Barrett's Esophagus - An explanation of this disease and who is at risk, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and prognosis are discussed.

Swallowing Disorders - University of Chicago - Information about various swallowing disorders for patients, physicians and other medical professionals.

Pre-Achalasia Spastic Esophagus and Stomach Problems - Personal site from a patient with this condition.

Achalasia - Introduction to this disorder, with symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, risks and the prognosis.

Seattle Barrett's Esophagus Program - A look at this disease called Barrett's Esophagus, its symptoms and possible complications. A lot to read at this site.

Bleeding Esophageal Varices - Overview - Adam.com looks at this disorder and gives a definition, its causes, incidence and risk factors.

Barrett's Esophagus - Information and patient education material on this disease. Causes, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, tips and the future are all discussed.

Achalasia - Overview - Adam.com defines this disorder and gives its causes, incidense and risk factors.

Barrett's Esophagus - This is a condition that develops in some people who have chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis). Information provided by the National Institutes of Health. (April 24, 2000)

Diagnosis Health - Information and discussion concerning non-obstructive esophageal dysphagia or difficulty swallowing without actual narrowing or stricture of esophagus.