Benign Esophageal Stricture
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When a person reports increasing difficulty swallowing solid foods, benign esophageal stricture can be investigated, which is a non-cancerous narrowing of the esophagus. It reduces the normal passage of food to the stomach.
Common causes: long-standing acid reflux, scarring after an injury, and certain inflammatory processes of the esophagus.
Common symptoms: a sensation that food gets stuck, discomfort when swallowing, regurgitation, and, over time, a preference for soft foods.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist and the endoscopist study the esophagus through specialized tests; the surgeon steps in in certain cases. If the difficulty swallowing is persistent or increasing, the prudent thing is for a professional to assess the cause as soon as possible.
Data on 274 doctors who treat benign esophageal stricture
Which specialist treats benign esophageal stricture?
Benign esophageal stricture is treated by a General Surgeon or a Gastroenterologist; in children, a Pediatric Surgeon or a Pediatrician may be involved, and an Endoscopist may perform the diagnostic procedure.
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Doctors specialized in benign esophageal stricture
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Frequently asked questions
What is benign esophageal stricture?
When a person reports increasing difficulty swallowing solid foods, benign esophageal stricture can be investigated, which is a non-cancerous narrowing of the esophagus. It reduces the normal passage of food to the stomach.
Which doctor treats benign esophageal stricture?
Benign esophageal stricture is treated by a General Surgeon or a Gastroenterologist; in children, a Pediatric Surgeon or a Pediatrician may be involved, and an Endoscopist may perform the diagnostic procedure.