Esophageal Disorders, GERD - Erickson Flashcards
1
Q
Odynophagia
A
Pain on swallowing
2
Q
Dysphagia
A
Symptom from failure to move food bolus from mouth to esophagus.
3
Q
What esophageal cancer’s incidence is on the rise?
A
Adenocarcinoma. May be related to reflux.
4
Q
What NTs are not active in achalasia?
A
NO and VIP