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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The hallmark of esophageal stricture is dysphagia . A positive history of heartburn is suggestive of esophageal stricture. The most common symptoms of esophageal stricture include dysphagia, odynophagia, and heartburn. Less common symptoms of esophageal stricture include chronic cough and wheezing. | The hallmark of esophageal stricture is [[dysphagia]] . A positive history of [[heartburn]] is suggestive of esophageal stricture. The most common symptoms of esophageal stricture include [[dysphagia]], [[odynophagia]], and [[heartburn]]. Less common symptoms of esophageal stricture include chronic [[cough]] and [[wheezing]]. | ||
==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
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*Difficulty in swallowing | *Difficulty in swallowing | ||
*Pain in swallowing | *Pain in swallowing | ||
*Heartburn | *[[Heartburn]] | ||
*Caustic ingestion | *Caustic ingestion | ||
*Radiation therapy | *[[Radiation therapy|Radiation]] therapy | ||
*Esophageal cancer | *Esophageal cancer | ||
===Common Symptoms=== | ===Common Symptoms=== | ||
Common symptoms of esophageal stricture include:<ref name="pmid26828759">{{cite journal |vauthors=Repici A, Small AJ, Mendelson A, Jovani M, Correale L, Hassan C, Ridola L, Anderloni A, Ferrara EC, Kochman ML |title=Natural history and management of refractory benign esophageal strictures |journal=Gastrointest. Endosc. |volume=84 |issue=2 |pages=222–8 |year=2016 |pmid=26828759 |doi=10.1016/j.gie.2016.01.053 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid18250638">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siersema PD |title=Treatment options for esophageal strictures |journal=Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol |volume=5 |issue=3 |pages=142–52 |year=2008 |pmid=18250638 |doi=10.1038/ncpgasthep1053 |url=}}</ref> | Common symptoms of esophageal stricture include:<ref name="pmid26828759">{{cite journal |vauthors=Repici A, Small AJ, Mendelson A, Jovani M, Correale L, Hassan C, Ridola L, Anderloni A, Ferrara EC, Kochman ML |title=Natural history and management of refractory benign esophageal strictures |journal=Gastrointest. Endosc. |volume=84 |issue=2 |pages=222–8 |year=2016 |pmid=26828759 |doi=10.1016/j.gie.2016.01.053 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid18250638">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siersema PD |title=Treatment options for esophageal strictures |journal=Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol |volume=5 |issue=3 |pages=142–52 |year=2008 |pmid=18250638 |doi=10.1038/ncpgasthep1053 |url=}}</ref> | ||
*Dysphagia to solid and then liquid | *[[Dysphagia]] to solid and then liquid | ||
*Odynophagia | *[[Odynophagia]] | ||
*Weight loss | *[[Weight loss]] | ||
*Cough, | *[[Cough]], especially at night | ||
*Heartburn | *[[Heartburn]] | ||
*Chest pain | *[[Chest pain]] | ||
*Acid taste in the mouth | *Acid taste in the mouth | ||
===Less Common Symptoms=== | ===Less Common Symptoms=== | ||
Less common symptoms of esophageal stricture can be related to aspiration pneumonia and include<ref name="pmid26828759" /> | Less common symptoms of esophageal stricture can be related to aspiration pneumonia and include<ref name="pmid26828759" /> | ||
*Chronic cough | *Chronic [[cough]] | ||
*Wheezing | *[[Wheezing]] | ||
*Shortness of breath | *Shortness of breath | ||
*Asthma due to aspiration of acids | *[[Asthma]] due to aspiration of acids | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} |
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Overview
The hallmark of esophageal stricture is dysphagia . A positive history of heartburn is suggestive of esophageal stricture. The most common symptoms of esophageal stricture include dysphagia, odynophagia, and heartburn. Less common symptoms of esophageal stricture include chronic cough and wheezing.
History and Symptoms
The hallmark of esophageal stricture is dysphagia. Various history findings and symptoms associated with esophageal stricture are discussed bellow.
History
Patients with esophageal stricture may have a positive history of:[1][2][3][4][5]
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Pain in swallowing
- Heartburn
- Caustic ingestion
- Radiation therapy
- Esophageal cancer
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of esophageal stricture include:[6][7]
- Dysphagia to solid and then liquid
- Odynophagia
- Weight loss
- Cough, especially at night
- Heartburn
- Chest pain
- Acid taste in the mouth
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of esophageal stricture can be related to aspiration pneumonia and include[6]
References
- ↑ Csendes A, Braghetto I (1992). "Surgical management of esophageal strictures". Hepatogastroenterology. 39 (6): 502–10. PMID 1483661.
- ↑ Marks RD, Richter JE (1993). "Peptic strictures of the esophagus". Am. J. Gastroenterol. 88 (8): 1160–73. PMID 8338082.
- ↑ Wasserman RL, Ginsburg CM (1985). "Caustic substance injuries". J. Pediatr. 107 (2): 169–74. PMID 4020540.
- ↑ Coia LR, Myerson RJ, Tepper JE (1995). "Late effects of radiation therapy on the gastrointestinal tract". Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. 31 (5): 1213–36. doi:10.1016/0360-3016(94)00419-L. PMID 7713784.
- ↑ Khanna N (2006). "How do I dilate a benign esophageal stricture?". Can J Gastroenterol. 20 (3): 153–5. PMC 2582967. PMID 16550258.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Repici A, Small AJ, Mendelson A, Jovani M, Correale L, Hassan C, Ridola L, Anderloni A, Ferrara EC, Kochman ML (2016). "Natural history and management of refractory benign esophageal strictures". Gastrointest. Endosc. 84 (2): 222–8. doi:10.1016/j.gie.2016.01.053. PMID 26828759.
- ↑ Siersema PD (2008). "Treatment options for esophageal strictures". Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol. 5 (3): 142–52. doi:10.1038/ncpgasthep1053. PMID 18250638.