Esophagitis Center - Towson, MD
Towson 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 Towson * Clinical Associates PA Towson  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Drs Goldberg Khan Rosenstein & Forman  Drs Goldberg Khan Rosenstein & Forman  Drs Goldberg Khan Rosenstein & Forman  Nicholas J Belitsos MD  Heartfelt Medical Group  Mahin Shamszad MD  Endoscopic Microsurgery Associates PA  James S Novick MD  Razzak Tucker Kafonek &Hansen MDs PA  Towson Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Towson Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Towson Gastroenterology Associates LLC  George Vranian MD  Towson Gastroenterology Associates LLC  Baltimore-Washington Gastroenterology  Lawrence Mills Jr. MD  Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Inc  Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Inc  Mesbah U Dowla MD  Johns Hopkins Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Salah M Nasrallah MD  Marshall S Bedine MD  David M Cromwell MD  Razzak Tucker Kafonek &Hansen MDs PA  David F Hutcheon MD LLC  Razzak Tucker Kafonek &Hansen MDs PA  Razzak Tucker Kafonek &Hansen MDs PA  Sinai GI Associates  Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates PA  Sinai GI Associates  Digestive Disease Associates  Robert D Mathieson MD & Associates LLC  Sinai GI Associates  Sinai GI Associates  Alan A Rosen MD  Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates PA  Wyman Park Medical Center Gastroenterology  Susan S Meltzer MD & Eric J Carr MD  Julian Jakobovits MD  John Hopkins GI  Johns Hopkins GI  Clinical Associates PA Baltimore  Franz C Vella-Camilleri MD  Theodore M Bayless MD  John L Cameron MD  Johns Hopkins Gastroenterology  John O Clarke III MD  Johns Hopkins Gastroenterology  Johns Hopkins Gastroenterology  Johns Hopkins GI Dept  Sanjay Jagnnath MD  Ahmed Ali Khokhar & Oreizi-Esfahani MD  David B Liang MD  Johns Hopkins Gastroenterology  Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center  Johns Hopkins Hospital Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Medicine  Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Medicine  Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease  Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease  Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease  Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease  Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease  Mohammed Inayatullah MD  Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease  Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease  Jonathan B Schreiber MD  Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease  University of Maryland Gastroenterology & Hepatology  University of Maryland Gastroenterology & Hepatology  University of Maryland Gastroenterology & Hepatology  University of Maryland Gastroenterology & Hepatology  University of Maryland Gastroenterology & Hepatology  University of Maryland Gastroenterology & Hepatology  University of Maryland Gastroenterology & Hepatology  University of Maryland Medical System  University of Maryland Gastroenterology & Hepatology  University of Maryland Gastroenterology & Hepatology  University of Maryland Gastroenterology & Hepatology  University of Maryland Gastroenterology & Hepatology  University of Maryland Gastroenterology & Hepatology  University of Maryland Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Northwest Gastroenterology Associates  Northwest Gastroenterology Associates  Baltimore Medical System  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Digestive Diseases  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Digestive Diseases  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Digestive Diseases  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Digestive Diseases  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Digestive Diseases  Kenneth Margolis MD  Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates PA  Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates PA  Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates PA  Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates PA  Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates PA  Wondwosen Abdi MD Towson, MarylandUpcoming 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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