Introduction to Esophageal Problems
The very first entry in my GI & Hepatology study outline series will set the stage/define major descriptors of proximal GI (esophageal) symptoms and help with categorizing pathology. Dysphagia = the sensation that food and/or liquid is not appropriately going through the mouth/throat/esophagus. Typical symptoms: “food is getting stuck / impeded.” Oropharyngeal phase – food bolus …