Esophagitis Center - Brick, NJ
Brick Gastroenterologist Doctors for EsophagitisType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in Brick * Coastal Gastroentology  Atlantic Coast Gastroenterology Assoc  Atlantic Coast Gastroenterology Assoc  Atlantic Coast Gastroenterology Assoc  Atlantic Coast Gastroenterology Assoc  Atlantic Coast Gastroenterology Assoc  Jeffrey M Cryan MD  Ocean County Family Care PA  Kurtz & Musicant  Kurtz & Musicant  Gastroenterologists of Ocean County  Gastroenterologists of Ocean County  Sanjay Bhagat MD  Mohammad Al-Asha MD  Raso & Cohen Gastroenterology  Raso & Cohen Gastroenterology  Chakrapani Prakash MD  Associates in Gastroenterology  Associates in Gastroenterology  Gastroenterologists of Ocean County  Gastroenterologists of Ocean County  Gastroenterologists of Ocean County  Rangas Lokchander MD  Gastroenterologists of Ocean County  Ramon E Suatengco MD  Howard N Guss DO  Howard N Guss DO  Shore Gastroenterology Associates  Shore Gastroenterology Associates  Shore Gastroenterology Associates  Shore Gastroenterology Associates  Shore Gastroenterology Associates  Lewis J Mufson MD  Middlesex-Monmouth Gastroenterology  Middlesex-Monmouth Gastroenterology  Middlesex-Monmouth Gastroenterology  Monmouth Gastronenterology  Monmouth Gastronenterology  Monmouth Gastronenterology  Monmouth Gastronenterology  Monmouth Gastronenterology  Central Jersey Gastroenterology Associates PA  Central Jersey Gastroenterology Associates PA  Bruce Langner MD  Shore Gastroenterology Associates  Riverview Medical Associates PA  Sevi Avigdor MD  Angelo T Scotti MD  Richard Eichel MD  Yuri Volk MD  Advanced Gastroenterology Associates  Advanced Gastroenterology Associates  Advanced Gastroenterology Associates  Advanced Gastroenterology Associates  Marlboro Gastroenterology  Marlboro Gastroenterology  Abbas A Moosvi MD  Nuri M Kalkay MD & Bonnie L Robinson-Gallaro MD  Nuri M Kalkay MD & Bonnie L Robinson-Gallaro MD  Advanced Digestive Center  Digestive Disease Specialists  Medical Associates of Ocean County  Medical Associates of Ocean County  Medical Associates of Ocean County  Stafford Medical PA  Medical Associates of Ocean County  Stafford Medical PA  Stafford Medical PA  Santhosh K Cheela MD  Sanjeev Nayyar MD  Angela Merlo MD  John A Verdoni MD  Nashed G Botros MD  Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey  Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey  Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey  Steven H Krawet MD PA  Associates In Digestive Disorders PA  Digestive Health & Nutrition Center LLC  Digestive Health & Nutrition Center LLC  Francis D'Mello MD PA  Michael Z Lupovici MD  Middlesex Medical Group  Woodbridge Internal Medical  Gastro Specialist  Kishore Ramchandani MD  Avenel-Iselin Medical Group  Brian C Katz & Hillel Cohen MDs  Henry Scharf MD  RWJUMG Gastroenterology  Medigest Associates PA  RWJUMG Gastroenterology  RWJUMG Gastroenterology  RWJUMG Gastroenterology  RWJUMG Gastroenterology  David Reissman MD PA  Rudnitzky & Shugar, MD PA  Satya P Kastuar MD  Sunil H Patel MD  Janardhan Bollu MD FACP Brick, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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EsophagitisRead the Esophagitis article » What Causes Esophagitis?Esophagitis is caused by an infection or irritation in the esophagus. An infection can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or diseases that weaken the immune system. Infections that cause esophagitis include:
Irritation causing esophagitis may be caused by any of the following:
What Are the Symptoms of Esophagitis?Symptoms of esophagitis include:
If you have any of these symptoms, you should contact your health care provider as soon as possible. How Is Esophagitis Diagnosed?Once your doctor has performed a thorough physical examination and reviewed your medical history, there are several tests that can be used to diagnose esophagitis. These include:
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a condition in which the acidified liquid contents of the stomach backs up into the esophagus. The symptoms of uncomplicated GERD are heartburn, regurgitation, and nausea. Effective treatment is available for most patients with GERD.
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Hiatal Hernia
- A hiatal hernia is an anatomical abnormality in which part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and up into the chest. Causes of hiatal hernia are a larger than normal esophageal hiatus. There are two types of hiatal hernias, sliding, or para-esophageal. When symptoms of hiatal hernia appear, they are similar to GERD symptoms. Hiatal hernia treatment is generally surgery.
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Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the esophagus. Risk factors of cancer of the esophagus include smoking, heavy alcohol use, Barrett's esophagus, being male and being over age 60. Severe weight loss, vomiting, hoarseness, coughing up blood, painful swallowing, and pain in the throat or back are symptoms. Treatment depends upon the size, location and staging of the cancer and the health of the patient.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic esophagitis is an inflammation of the esophagus. Eosinophilic esophagitis has many causes including acid reflux, heartburn, viruses, medications that become stuck in the esophagus, allergy, asthma, hay fever, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis. Eosinophilic esophagitis symptoms include difficulty swallowing food, abdominal pain, chest pain, and heartburn.
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Barrett's Esophagus
- Barrett's esophagus occurs as a complication of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), primarily in white males. GERD refers to the reflux of acidic fluid from the stomach into the esophagus (the swallowing tube), and is classically associated with heartburn.
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Fatigue
- Fatigue can be described in various ways. Sometimes fatigue is described as feeling a lack of energy and motivation (both mental and physical). The causes of fatigue are generally related to a variety of conditions or diseases for example, anemia, mono, medications, sleep problems, cancer, anxiety, heart disease, drug abuse, and more. Treatment of fatigue is generally directed toward the condition or disease that is causing the fatigue.
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Achalasia
- Achalasia is a disease of the esophagus that mainly affects young adults. Abnormal function of nerves and muscles of the esophagus causes difficulty swallowing and sometimes chest pain.
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GERD and Acid Reflux in Infants and Children
- GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the upward movement of stomach content, including acid, into the esophagus and sometimes into or out of the mouth. Common symptoms of GERD in children include colic, feeding problems, poor growth, frequent vomiting or coughing, heartburn, regurgitation, recurrent wheezing, pneumonia, choking, or gagging. Treatment may involve elevating the child's bed, keeping the child upright after eating, limiting foods that seem to make the reflux worse, encouraging your child to exercise, and serving several small meals a day.
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Schatzki's Ring
- Schatzki (Schatzki's) ring, is a narrow ring of tissue located just above the junction of the esophagus and stomach. The cause of Schatzki ring is not clearly known, however, some doctors believe they are caused by long term acid reflux. The symptoms of a Schatzki ring is primarily poorly chewed food that stays in chunks becoming stuck in the esophagus. Diagnosis of Schatzki's ring is barium x-ray or endoscopy. Treatment is generally a procedure to stretch or fracture the rings.
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Heartburn
- Heartburn is a burning sensation experienced from acid reflux (GERD). Symptoms of heartburn include chest pain, burning in the throat, difficulty swallowing, the feeling of food sticking in the throat, and a burning feeling in the chest. Causes of heartburn include dietary habits, lifestyle habits, and medical causes. Treatments for heartburn include lifestyle changes, OTC medication, prescription medication, and surgery.
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Reflux Laryngitis
- Acid backing up into the larynx (voice box), it causes reflux laryngitis. Irritation of the lining of the esophagus, larynx, and throat can lead to esophagitis, sinusitis, strictures, hoarseness, throat clearing, swallowing problems, asthma, chronic cough, and more. Typical symptoms of reflux laryngitis include heartburn, hoarseness, or a sensation of a foreign body in the throat. Reflux laryngitis can be treated with OTC medication, prescription medication, and lifestyle changes.
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