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Esophagitis - Medicine Net
Esophagitis is a term used to describe inflammation of the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. There are several types of esophagitis depending on the cause. Esophagitis can be caused by infection, irritation of the esophagus, or inflammation of the lining of the esophagus.
http://www.medicinenet.com/esophagitis/article.htm
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Esophagus Disorders - MedlinePlus
The esophagus is the tube that carries food, liquids and saliva from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow something too large, too hot or too cold. You may also become aware of it when something is wrong.
https://medlineplus.gov/esophagusdisorders.html
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Esophageal Disorders - Encyclopedia
Esophageal Disorders - Encyclopedia.com has Esophageal Disorders articles, Esophageal Disorders pictures, video and information at Encyclopedia.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3451600603.html
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Esophageal Motility Disorders: Background, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology
The esophagus functions solely to deliver food from the mouth to the stomach where the process of digestion can begin. Efficient transport by the esophagus requires a coordinated, sequential motility pattern that propels food from above and clears acid and bile reflux from below.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/174783-overview
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Barrett's Esophagus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Learn more from WebMD about Barrett's esophagus, including symptoms, causes, and treatments.
http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/barretts-esophagus-symptoms-causes-and-treatments
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Esophageal Disease - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Esophageal diseases can derive from congenital conditions, or they can be acquired later in life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esophageal_disease
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Motility Disorders of the Esophagus - AboutGIMotility
Examples of motility disorders of the esophagus include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dysphagia, achalasia, and functional chest pain.
http://www.aboutgimotility.org/site/about-gi-motility/disorders-of-the-esophagus
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Diseases of the Esophagus - Cedars-Sinai
Learn about common diseases of the esophagus and how the Esophageal Center at Cedars-Sinai treats them.
http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Patients/Programs-and-Services/Lung-Institute/Thoracic-Surgery-/Conditions/Diseases-of-the-Esophagus.aspx
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Achalasia and Esophageal Motility Disorders - STS
What is an esophageal motility disorder? What is achalasia? What causes esophageal motility disorders and achalasia? How common is achalasia, and who gets it? How do I know if I have achalasia or an esophageal motility disorder? How are people evaluated for possible achalasia and esophageal motility disorders?
http://ctsurgerypatients.org/lung-esophageal-and-other-chest-diseases/achalasia-and-esophageal-motility-disorders
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Diseases of the Esophagus - MUSC Digestive Disease Center
The esophagus can be affected by many diseases such as achalasia, Barrett's Esophagus and gastroesophageal reflux disease, that can negatively impact your life.
http://www.ddc.musc.edu/public/symptomsDiseases/diseases/esophagus/index.html
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Overview of the Esophagus - Digestive Disorders - Merck Manuals Consumer Version
Learn about Overview of the Esophagus symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in the Merck Manual. HCP and Vet versions too!
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/esophageal-and-swallowing-disorders/overview-of-the-esophagus
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Esophagus Disorders: MedlinePlus
The esophagus is the tube that carries food, liquids and saliva from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow something too large, too hot or too cold.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/esophagusdisorders.html
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Esophageal and Stomach Diseases and Conditions - Johns Hopkins Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Johns Hopkins expert gastroenterologists diagnose and treat esophagus and stomach conditions, including Barrett's esophagus, esophageal cancer, GERD and stomach cancer.
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/gastroenterology_hepatology/diseases_conditions/esophageal_stomach
