Infiammazione dell'esofago
L'esofagite è qualsiasi infiammazione, irritazione o gonfiore dell'esofago, un tubo che collega la bocca allo stomaco. Tale patologia può verificarsi come conseguenza del reflusso gastroesofageo, un liquido che contiene acido e tra le sue cause sono un alto consumo di alcol, tabacco, chirurgia o radiazioni nel petto, come nel caso del trattamento del cancro del polmone; Ingestione di alcuni farmaci senza acqua e vomito. Nel caso dell'infezione da esofago, può essere causata da funghi, infezioni da lieviti, quali candidiasi o virus, come l'herpes o il citomegalovirus. Quando si verifica un'infezione o un'irritazione, l'esofago si infiamma, provocando talvolta un'ulcera. I sintomi principali possono comprendere una tosse, difficoltà a deglutire, dolorosa deglutizione, acidità gastrica o reflusso acido, raucedine o mal di gola.
GORD: An expert answers your burning questions
Mr Krishna Moorthy
2024-12-17
The risk in developing serious conditions from GORD (acid reflux) such as cancer of the oesophagus is a concerning prospect, particularly as it's becoming more common. Here to offer a comprehensive insight to the condition is leading upper gastrointestinal surgeon Mr Krishna Moorthy. He has put together a two-part article that considers various aspects of GORD. Read part one here. Mostrare di più
Surgery for acid reflux: Understanding the gold standard, and 2024 innovations
Mr Sherif Awad
2024-12-16
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), commonly referred to as acid reflux, occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach (oesophagus). For those with severe acid reflux, surgery may be considered. This article from leading consultant laparoscopic (keyhole), upper gastrointestinal and bariatric (weight loss) surgeon Mr Sherif Awad explores the gold standard of surgical treatment for acid reflux and highlights innovations in 2024. Mostrare di più
Series (Part One): GORD - An introduction
Dr Andrew Thillainayagam
2024-12-16
In this three-part series of articles, consultant physician and gastroenterology specialist, Dr Andrew Thillainayagam and Dr Neil Galletly, clinical research fellow, consider the impact of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Read a comprehensive summary of the condition in part one. Mostrare di più
Series (Part Three): Living with GORD
Dr Andrew Thillainayagam
2024-12-16
Managing daily life with GORD, surgical options and its possible complications are explained in part three of this series of articles by consultant physician and gastroenterology specialist, Dr Andrew Thillainayagam and clinical research fellow Dr Neil Galletly. Mostrare di più