Esophagitis Center - Cherry Hill, NJ
Cherry Hill 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 Cherry Hill * South Jersey Gastroenterology  South Jersey Gastroenterology  South Jersey Gastroenterology  South Jersey Gastroenterology  South Jersey Gastroenterology  South Jersey Gastroenterology  Melville J Ackerman & Associates PC  Melville J Ackerman & Associates PC  Oleg Volchonok MD  Cooper BMA  Allied Gastrointestinal Associates PA  Allied Gastrointestinal Associates PA  Allied Gastrointestinal Associates PA  Celia Z Padron MD  Professional Gastroenterology Associates PA  Professional Gastroenterology Associates PA  Cooper Digestive Health  Cooper Digestive Health  Cooper Digestive Health  Cooper Digestive Health  Cooper Digestive Health  Cooper Digestive Health  Cooper Digestive Health  Cooper Digestive Health  Cooper Digestive Health  T C Chauhan MD  Advanced Gastrointestinal Specialists PC  Advanced Gastrointestinal Specialists PC  Advanced Gastrointestinal Specialists PC  Advanced Gastrointestinal Specialists PC  Advanced Gastrointestinal Specialists PC  Advanced Gastrointestinal Specialists PC  Verne M Pineda MD  Drexel Multispecialty Practice  Allied Gastrointestinal Associates PA  Allied Gastrointestinal Associates PA  Allied Gastrointestinal Associates PA  Allied Gastrointestinal Associates PA  Allied Gastrointestinal Associates PA  South Jersey Gastroenterology  South Jersey Gastroenterology  South Jersey Gastroenterology  South Jersey Gastroenterology  Gastroenterology Group PA  Gastroenterology Group PA  Gastroenterology Group PA  Gastroenterology Group PA  Gastroenterology Group PA  South Jersey Medical Associates PA  Jefferson Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Jefferson Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Jefferson Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Jefferson Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Jefferson Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Cooper BMA  Cooper BMA  Cooper BMA  Philadelphia Gastroenterology Group PC  Philadelphia Gastroenterology Group PC  Philadelphia Gastroenterology Group PC  Peter A Plumeri DO  Digestive Health Physicians  Digestive Health Physicians  Gastroenterology Consultants of South Jersey PC  Gastroenterology Consultants of South Jersey PC  Gastroenterology Consultants of South Jersey PC  Gastroenterology Consultants of South Jersey PC  Gastroenterology Consultants of South Jersey PC  Gastroenterology Consultants of South Jersey PC  Gastroenterology Consultants of South Jersey PC  Capital Medical Associates  Mercer Gastroenterology  Mercer Gastroenterology  Mercer Gastroenterology  Drs Ahmad Lou & Mathew  Bhanwarlal Chowdhury MD  Hopewell Valley Medical Group PA  Hopewell Valley Medical Group PA  Hamilton Endoscopy & Surgery Center  Hamilton Endoscopy & Surgery Center  Hamilton Endoscopy & Surgery Center  Hamilton Endoscopy & Surgery Center  Hamilton Endoscopy & Surgery Center  Hamilton Endoscopy & Surgery Center  Capital Medical Associates  Hamilton Endoscopy & Surgery Center  Michael Gersten MD  Southern Gastroenterology Associates of NJ  Lawrenceville Gastroenterology  Angela Merlo MD  The Gastroenterology Group Of South Jersey  Internal Medicine Associates PA  Pedro Q Dayrit MD  Daniel Shufler MD  Princeton Healthcare Medical Associates  Princeton Gastroenterology Associates PA  Princeton Gastroenterology Associates PA  Princeton Gastroenterology Associates PA  Princeton Gastroenterology Associates PA  Princeton Gastroenterology Associates PA Cherry Hill, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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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