Esophageal motility disorders occur more frequently among adults aged 75 years and older. Individuals aged 75 years and older have a higher prevalence of esophageal motility disorders, particularly ...

The main clinical presentation of patients with oral, pharyngeal, or esophageal motility disorders is dysphagia. Dysphagia caused by oral and pharyngeal disorders can be differentiated from dysphagia ...

In healthy swallowing, liquid quickly passes from the mouth to the stomach. In individuals with esophageal motility disorders, this process is disrupted. Fukuoka, Japan—For most people, swallowing is ...

Credit: Getty Images Multiple distinct conditions, including hiatal hernias, motility disorders, and esophageal malignancies, ...

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Feinberg has a distinct strength in understanding how behavior and lifestyle influence gastrointestinal (GI) health. Through its work and in ...

Barrett’s esophagus develops as a result of chronic acid and bile reflux and carries an increased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma. Because it has no specific symptoms, many patients do not receive a ...

Motility disorders are conditions that affect the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract. There are many types of motility disorder and they can impact any part of the digestive tract, ...

The results of a new study appear to show that the use of aspirin can help reduce the risk of Barrett’s esophagus, according to a news release. The study was published in Clinical Gastroenterology and ...