Esophageal spasms can be episodic, though some have persistent, chronic episodes. The symptoms come and go, with attacks lasting a few minutes to one hour or more. Symptoms often develop shortly ...

Esophageal cancer is relatively rare, making up only 1% of all cancer diagnoses in the US. However, it is also one of the most deadly cancers — with a five-year survival rate of only 20% ...

Esophageal cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells form in the tissues of the esophagus, or the tube that takes food from the mouth to the stomach. The most common types of esophageal cancer are ...

Esophageal cancer does not usually cause symptoms early on, and people may only notice it when tumors have progressed enough to cause symptoms. After symptoms start, it typically progresses quickly.

Esophageal cancer is the fifth most common gastrointestinal cancer in the United States. In 2023, an estimated 21,560 people received a diagnosis, the majority of which are men.

Esophageal strictures are classified as simple or complex based on length, shape, and treatment difficulty. Dysphagia is the most common symptom, often making eating and drinking stressful or painful.

An expert review provides best practice advice on diagnostic considerations of immune-mediated disorders that should be considered in patients with esophageal dysfunction.