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'''Esophageal diseases''' can derive from congenital conditions, or they can be acquired later in life.

Many people experience a burning sensation in their chest occasionally, caused by stomach acids [[GERD|refluxing]] into the [[esophagus]], normally called heartburn. Extended exposure to heartburn may erode the lining of the esophagus, leading potentially to [[Barrett's esophagus]] which is associated an increased risk of adenocarcinoma most commonly found in the distal one-third of the esophagus.

Some people also experience a sensation known as [[globus esophagus]], where it feels as if a ball is lodged in the lower part of the esophagus.

The following are additional diseases and conditions that affect the esophagus:

* [[Achalasia]]
* [[Chagas disease]]
* [[Caustic injury]] to the esophagus
* [[Esophageal atresia]] and [[Tracheoesophageal fistula]]
* [[Esophageal cancer]]
* [[Esophageal web]]
* [[Esophagitis]]
* [[Gastroesophageal reflux disease|GERD]]
* [[Hiatus hernia]]
* [[Mallory-Weiss syndrome]]
* [[Dysphagia|Neurogenic dysphagia]]
* [[Schatzki's ring]]
* [[Zenker's Diverticulum]]
* [[Boerhaave syndrome]]
* [[Esophageal dysphagia]]

==External links==
* [http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec02/ch012/ch012a.html Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders, Merck & Company Inc.]

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{{Congenital malformations and deformations of digestive system}}


[[Category:Gastroenterology]]

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