Schatzki Ring
The Schatzki ring is a band-shaped narrowing that forms in the lower part of the esophagus, near its junction with the stomach. It can reduce the passage of solid food into the stomach.
Frequent symptoms: A sensation that food gets stuck when swallowing, especially with solid foods, and sometimes discomfort associated with reflux.
When to see a doctor? It's advisable to evaluate recurrent difficulty swallowing or episodes in which food gets stuck, especially if they recur.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist studies the esophagus and, when necessary, the endoscopist performs the internal evaluation; a general surgeon may intervene in selected cases. If you notice that swallowing has become difficult, the advisable thing is to discuss it with a professional to clarify the cause.
Data on 23 doctors who treat schatzki ring
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Doctors specialized in schatzki ring
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Joern Walter Fritz Kauffmann
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Estenio López López
Frequently asked questions
What is schatzki ring?
The Schatzki ring is a band-shaped narrowing that forms in the lower part of the esophagus, near its junction with the stomach. It can reduce the passage of solid food into the stomach.
Which doctor treats schatzki ring?
Schatzki Ring is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, endoscopist, physiotherapist, gastroenterologist, pediatrician, bariatric surgeon.