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Casper Gastroenterologist Doctors for Esophagitis

Type 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 Casper *

Gastroenterology Associates
Philip Krmpotich
1441 Wilkins Cir
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 265-1792

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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:

  • Candida. This is a yeast infection of the esophagus caused by the same fungus that causes vaginal yeast infections. The infection develops in the esophagus when the body's immune system is weak (such as in people with diabetes or HIV). It is usually very treatable with antifungal drugs.
  • Herpes. Like Candida, this viral infection can develop in the esophagus when the body's immune system is weak. It is treatable with antiviral drugs.

Irritation causing esophagitis may be caused by any of the following:

  • GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Vomiting
  • Surgery
  • Medications such as aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Taking a large pill with too little water or just before bedtime
  • Swallowing a toxic substance
  • Hernias
  • Radiation injury (after receiving radiation for cancer treatment)

What Are the Symptoms of Esophagitis?

Symptoms of esophagitis include:

  • Difficult and/or painful swallowing
  • Heartburn
  • Mouth sores
  • A feeling of something of being stuck in the throat
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

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:

  • Upper endoscopy. A test in which a long, flexible lighted tube, called an endoscope, is used to look at the esophagus.
  • Biopsy. During this tes...

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Fatigue Facts

  • Fatigue (either physical, mental or both) is a symptom that may be difficult for the patient to describe and words like lethargic, exhausted and tired may be used.
  • Taking a careful and complete history is the key to help making the underlying diagnosis of the cause for the symptom of fatigue, However, in about a third of patients the cause is not found and the diagnosis is not known.
  • There are numerous causes of fatigue symptoms. Examples of some treatable causes of fatigue include anemia, diabetes, thyroid disease, heart disease, COPD and sleep disorders (Table).
  • Long lasting complaints of fatigue does not equate to chronic fatigue syndrome. Specific criteria as set by the CDC need to be met to make that particular diagnosis.

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Emergency Contact for Casper

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Casper Hospitals *

Wyoming Medical Center
1233 E 2nd St
Casper, WY 82601
(307)577-7201

Wyoming Behavioral Institute
2521 E 15th St
Casper, WY 82609
(307)237-7444

Mountain View Regional Hospital
6550 E 2nd St
Casper, WY 82609
(307)995-8100

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What is achalasia?

Achalasia is a rare disease of the muscle of the esophagus (swallowing tube). The term achalasia means "failure to relax" and refers to the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter (a ring of muscle situated between the lower esophagus and the stomach) to open and let food pass into the stomach. As a result, patients with achalasia have difficulty in swallowing food.

How does the normal esophagus function?

The esophagus has three functional parts. The uppermost part is the upper esophageal sphincter, a specialized ring of muscle that forms the upper end of the tubular esophagus and separates the esophagus from the throat. The upper sphincter remains closed most of the time to prevent food in the main part of the esophagus from backing up into the throat. The main part of the esophagus is referred to as the body of the esophagus, a long, muscular tube approximately 20 cm (8 in) in length. The th...

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