Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Esophageal Cancer GuideCauses and Risk Factors for Esophageal Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Next in Esophageal Cancer Guide Esophageal cancersymptoms can includedifficulty swallowing, regurgitating food, heartburn, weight loss, and a persistent cough. Less common symptoms such as hiccups, pneumonia, or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck and above the collarbone may occur if esophageal cancer has spread....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Abnormal muscle spasms in the esophagus are called esophageal spasms. The esophagus is the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. On either end of the esophagus are sphincter muscles that flex and contract as part of the digestive process. Within the tube are valves that work to move food from the mouth to the stomach....

An esophagealstrictureis a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to swallowing difficulties. Healthcare providers diagnose it in about 10 percent of people withgastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD). webphotographeer / Getty Images Causes One cause of esophageal strictures is gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition in which excessive acid is refluxed from the stomach up into the esophagus, causing inflammation in the lower part of the esophagus. Scarring results after repeated inflammatory injuries and healing, including re-injury and re-healing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRupture Emergency TreatmentPrognosis After RuptureLowering RisksSmall VaricesPreventive BandingHealing After Bleeding Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Rupture Emergency Treatment Prognosis After Rupture Lowering Risks Small Varices Preventive Banding Healing After Bleeding Esophageal varicesare swollen, thin-walled veins in the loweresophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. They develop in approximately 50% of people withportal hypertension, a severe complication ofcirrhosis(liver scarring)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is an Esophagectomy?RisksPurposeHow to PrepareThe Day of the ProcedureRecoveryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is an Esophagectomy? Risks Purpose How to Prepare The Day of the Procedure Recovery Frequently Asked Questions An esophagectomy is a surgery performed to remove some or all of the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach through which food travels....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProcedureDiagnostic UsesTherapeutic UsesTest PreparationWhat to ExpectRecoveryRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Procedure Diagnostic Uses Therapeutic Uses Test Preparation What to Expect Recovery Risks During the procedure, the fiber-optic scope is inserted through the mouth and throat while the patient is under mildsedation. Specialized tools can be inserted through the scope’s neck to stop bleeding, remove diseased tissues, or obtain tissue samples forbiopsy....

Key TakeawaysA new study found that drinking three to five cups of espresso every day is associated with higher total cholesterol levels, especially in men.Coffee contains compounds that have been linked to elevated total cholesterol levels.New data shows that the method used toprepare the coffeeaffects how much of these compounds are left in the cup.How you prepare your coffee may affect your cholesterol level, according to a study published inOpen Heart....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFood SourcesBenefitsDeficiency SymptomsDaily Needs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Food Sources Benefits Deficiency Symptoms Daily Needs The term “essential micronutrients” refers to nutrients that the body cannot function without, such as iron, potassium, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and D. These play large roles in blood clotting, brain development, immune system function, energy production, bone health, and other crucial processes. Aside from vitamin D, the human body can’t make its own essential micronutrients, so we must consume foods (or supplements) that contain them....

More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children have arthritis, which is often treated with medications and physical therapy.While these therapies are viewed as the gold standard when it comes to reducing the pain and swelling associated with arthritis, they aren’t the only weapons available. Essential oilscontain vitamins, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatories that may help ease arthritis pain and swelling. The oils are extracted from plants, fruits, herbs, trees, and flowers. Certain parts (like the leaves, flower, and bark) are steamed or pressed to create the oil....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreat BronchitisTreat CongestionAntiviral OilsRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treat Bronchitis Treat Congestion Antiviral Oils Risks Some of the most popular essential oils forbronchitisinclude eucalyptus, geranium, bergamot, and lavender oils. In addition to soothing the throat and providing relief from coughing, some essential oils have antimicrobial properties that can help fight infection. When choosing anessential oilto treat bronchitis, pay close attention to how different essential oils should and should not be used....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Parkinson’s Disease?Essential Oils for PD SymptomsHow to Use Essential OilsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Parkinson’s Disease GuideHow to Prevent Parkinson’s Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Parkinson’s Disease? Essential Oils for PD Symptoms How to Use Essential Oils Frequently Asked Questions Next in Parkinson’s Disease Guide This article will discuss research on essential oils and which oils are potentially beneficial for people with Parkinson’s disease....

If you’re dealing with insomnia or other sleep difficulties, essential oils may offer some relief. Extracted from flowers, leaves, and other plant parts, essential oils each have the unique scent of the plant. BSIP / UIG / Getty Images Scientists have yet to determine how or why aromatherapy might help relieve sleep problems. One theory is that inhaling essential oil molecules (or absorbing them through the skin) may activate brain chemicals involved in controlling sleep....

Los alimentos básicos comunes en las comunidades latinas, como el arroz blanco o amarillo y las tortillas, son frecuentemente algunos de los primeros platillos que las personas en espacios de salud y bienestar sugieren recortar al intentar tener una dieta saludable. Pero algunos dietistas están tratando de cambiar eso.En su lugar, quieren que las personas mantengan un estilo de vida saludable sin sacrificar su cultura.Algunos nutricionistas y dietistas se han empezado a expresar sobre por qué una falta de representación puede ser dañina para los latinos y otras personas de color que buscan ayuda para formar una mejor relación con la comida....