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An esophageal disorder is a condition in which a person has problems affecting his esophagus, the tube from the throat to the stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common problem. Other problems include esophageal muscle spasms, cancers, birth defects, etc...

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33 years experience

Is a type of:

Gastrointestinal disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Types of

Barrett's esophagus
Condition
Esophageal motility disorders
Condition
Mallory weiss syndrome
Condition
Esophagitis
Condition
Esophageal stricture
Condition
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