Esophagitis Center - Poway, CA
Poway 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 Poway * San Diego Digestive Consultants Inc  Center for Family Health  Kaiser Medical Center  Kaiser Medical Center  Kaiser Medical Center  Kaiser Medical Center  Kaiser Medical Center  Kaiser Medical Center  David Bortz MD  Mark L Kadden MD  Ronald Feldman MD  Pritam Singh MD  Banaie Medical Corporation  Banaie Medical Corporation  Ali Diba MD  Sam J Elsheikh MD  Rokay G Kamyar MD & Mohammad R Soleimanpour MD  Rokay G Kamyar MD & Mohammad R Soleimanpour MD  San Diego Digestive Disease Consultants Inc  Scripps Clinic Carmel Specialites  San Diego Digestive Disease Consultants Inc  San Diego Digestive Disease Consultants Inc  San Diego Digestive Disease Consultants Inc  Scripps Clinic Carmel Specialites  Scripps Clinic Carmel Specialites  San Diego Digestive Disease Consultants Inc  San Diego Digestive Disease Consultants Inc  Scripps Clinic Carmel Specialites  San Diego Digestive Disease Consultants Inc  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Gastroenterology & Surgery  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Gastroenterology & Surgery  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Gastroenterology & Surgery  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Gastroenterology & Surgery  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Gastroenterology & Surgery  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Gastroenterology & Surgery  Coastal Gastroenterology  Coastal Gastroenterology  La Jolla Gastroenterology  La Jolla Gastroenterology  Frank Mayer MD  La Jolla Gastroenterology  Ritchken & First MDs  Donald J Ritt MD  La Jolla Gastroenterology  Tuan T Nguyen MD  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Gastroenterology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Gastroenterology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Gastroenterology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Gastroenterology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Gastroenterology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Gastroenterology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Gastroenterology  Bruce Sahba MD Inc  Epsten Haynes DelaPena & DuBois MDs  Epsten Haynes DelaPena & DuBois MDs  Epsten Haynes DelaPena & DuBois MDs  Tarek Hassanein MD  Epsten Haynes DelaPena & DuBois MDs  University of California San Diego Medical Center Gastroenterology  University of California San Diego Medical Center Gastroenterology  Internal Medicine Associates  Piyush P Kumar MD  John Ponsiglione MD  Vijayalakshmi S Pratha MD  Desta Digestive Disease Medical Center  Scripps Clinic Encinitas  Gastroenterology Associates  Iman I Mikhail MD  Gastroenterology Associates  Karen Gordon MD  Gregory Wiener MD  John J Duque MD  Mark Y Johnson MD  Elaine Curtis & Errol Korn MDs  Elaine Curtis & Errol Korn MDs  North County Gastroenterology  North County Gastroenterology  North County Gastroenterology  North County Gastroenterology  North County Gastroenterology  North County Gastroenterology  Temecula Valley Digestive Disease Consultants AMC  Temecula Valley Digestive Disease Consultants AMC  Inland Empire Gastro Medical Group  Inland Empire Gastro Medical Group  Inland Empire Gastro Medical Group  Nav Gujral MD  Milan Chakrabarty MD  Mai-Ching Chien MD  S R Nakka MD & Joungser Hong MD  S R Nakka MD & Joungser Hong MD  Ajeet R Singhvi MD  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  J Frank Arguello MD  Mission Internal Medical Group  Gastrointestinal Healthcare of Orange County  Orange County Gastroenterology Poway, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
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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:
Recommended Reading Related to EsophagitisUpper GI Series (Barium Swallow) » What is an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series?An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series (barium swallow), is a radiological test that is used to visualize the structures of the upper digestive system - the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. If it is desired to see the remaining parts of the small intestine, a small bowel series can be added to the test. These structures are seen during the examination, and the images are also are saved for further review on X-ray film or digital images. The results of an upper GI series can reveal conditions such as ulcers, tumors, hiatal hernias, scarring, blockages, and abnormalities of the muscular wall of the gastrointestinal tissues.
What are the risks of an upper GI series?Any x-ray test procedure involves some risk from radiation exposure. The radiation exposure is minimized by standard techniques that have been assigned and approved by national and international radiology ... Other Related Esophagitis ArticlesEmergency Contact for Poway
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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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