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Achalasia
Introduction to this disorder, with symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, risks and the prognosis.

Achalasia - Overview
Adam.com defines this disorder and gives its causes, incidense and risk factors.

Barrett's Esophagus
Information and patient education material on this disease. Causes, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, tips and the future are all discussed.

Barrett's Esophagus
An explanation of this disease and who is at risk, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and prognosis are discussed.

Bleeding Esophageal Varices - Overview
Adam.com looks at this disorder and gives a definition, its causes, incidence and risk factors.

Diagnosis Health
Information and discussion concerning non-obstructive esophageal dysphagia or difficulty swallowing without actual narrowing or stricture of esophagus.

Disorders of Esophagus More Common In Older Adults
Article about the relationship between esophageal disease and age.

eMedicine: Infective Esophagitis
Offers a physician's report on this esophagus condition caused by candida or herpes simplex virus infection, HIV, and certain medications. Includes a section on pill, chemotherapy, and radiation-induced esophagitis.

Pre-Achalasia Spastic Esophagus and Stomach Problems
Personal site from a patient with this condition.

Seattle Barrett's Esophagus Program
A look at this disease called Barrett's Esophagus, its symptoms and possible complications. A lot to read at this site.

Swallowing Disorders - University of Chicago
Information about various swallowing disorders for patients, physicians and other medical professionals.

Barrett's Esophagus
This is a condition that develops in some people who have chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis). Information provided by the National Institutes of Health. (April 24, 2000)


Did you know?
The problem in type-2 diabetes is not lack of insulin production; most of these patients produce variable, even normal or high, amounts of insulin. The first stage in type-2 diabetes is the condition called insulin resistance.
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