Benign Esophageal Stricture treatment in Cuauhtémoc

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.