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  Platinum Health, LLC.: Esophagus







Diseases of the Esophagus
The esophagus is a tube that carries the food we swallow from our mouth to our stomach. The following are a few of the diseases that can involve it.

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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic irritation of the esophageal lining may cause a tranformation of the cells from squamous (like pancakes) to columnar (stacked like bricks). This condition has a higher risk of developing esophageal cancer.
 







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