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Platinum Health, LLC.: Esophagus
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Diseases of the Esophagus
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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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Pill Induced Esophageal Stricture
Some pills can cause serious damage to the esophagus. This is the classic appearance of a pill induced esophageal stricture, causing painful swallowing and resulting weight loss. They tend to be difficult to heal, and often require repeated dilation and medication.
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