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Is there any medicine in homoepathy for lower esophageal sphincter tightening and strengthning ? because I am having lax les

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In most cases gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is said to be caused if there is a problem with the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscle. The LES is placed at the lower end of the e ...  Read More

I always have throat irritation,white tongue. And when I visited ENT and Dentistst they checked thoroughly and ruled out any throat and oral issue but ent asked me to do upper gi endoscopy and came with lax cardia (Weak lower esophageal sphincter) and antral gastritis (I did hpylori stool antigen test for this and it came negative).is there anyway

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A weak lower esophageal sphincter can cause reflux symptoms and throat irritation. But proper workup needs to be done, to be sure of the diagnosis. ...  Read More

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Can a week esophageal sphincter be detected by endoscopy, which is the best test to make sure that esophageal sphincter is normal.

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Endoscopy and manometry if available ...  Read More

A capsule got struck in my upper esophageal sphincter but it felt like it got struck in wind pipe I went to hospital, ent doctor said that if it had been to wind pipe you would cough a lot... The region where your calsule got struck had got irritated so he prescribed me cough syrup and said to take banana... That day my food habits was normal but t

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Doctor, does domperidone increases Lower esophagel sphincter (LES) pressure permanently? Please let me know, doctor.

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My Doctor told me My lower esophageal sphincter is incompetent.I am so depressed because my elder brother said GERD can not be cured.Can I heal myself from this disease? I don't want surgery

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Hi as symptoms are suggestive of gastritis and GERD (GASTRO ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE ).Need to follow some lifestyle changes. Take food timely. Avoid cabbage, capsicum, citrus fruits ( for a while). ...  Read More

Recently I have done Endoscopy. Doctor told that my lower esophageal sphincter is incompetent.Is there any way to fix it back? And also please tell me the diet plan for recovering from GERD

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Take smal frequent meals Proped up in bed Avoid oily,spicy,junk Take ppi as advisd by ur doc Mild grade cn be managed wit drugs Cnsult direct if in doubt ...  Read More

What is the normal GE junction in cm tell me doctor ...plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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2.5 to 4 cm ...  Read More

Sir or mam. May I know how much duration is esophageal manometry test . Plz let me know it's pain Full or what may I know.

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I am contacting regarding my father. He is diagnosed with esophageal varices because of which esophageal banding has been done. Is there any way to cure it.? He is also having diabetes and pressure problem. What are the best possible ways to cure it.?

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Varices is a consequence of other diseases most probably Liver cirrhosis. Banding is a definite procedure which will block the varices and prevent its complications. Some medications are also prescrib ...  Read More

Does contrast ct scan of Thorac abdomen and pelvis can identify esophageal cancer even if it is minor and ct scan was taken before that they had asked to drink water with something added in it. Can you tell me does it detect esophageal cancer??

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I think I have already answered this question yesterday, From what you have mentioned, it’s likely that they have given oral contrast also , which will help to identify digestive tract lesions bette ...  Read More

Does Contrast ct scan of chest detect esophageal cancer?? And chest x ray as well can detect esophageal cancer??

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Usually , you will get comments about your oesophageal status on the Chest CT scan , and even if there is some lesion involving your neck part of esophagus then also it will be commented . Contrast i ...  Read More

I had anal fissure, which has now recovered in the last 1 week as confirmed by my proctologist. How ever, i feel my anal sphincter is still tight. I find it difficult to even insert 1 finger into the anus to apply cream. How long does it take for the sphincter to relax to its original flexibility after a fissure has healed?

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

Can somprazD tightens loose lower esophageal sphincter...if GE junction36 in endoscopy report...help me

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Need to consult doctor ...  Read More

Eating a fruit salad and one big pieces stuck in throat i moved in with my fingers and after that sudden chest intense pain and is it esophageal spasm from that day i cant sleep lying on back pliz help and i am worried

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid consultation. You can consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408. ...  Read More

Just want to know what is meaning of external sphincter spasticity and how it is caused?I read it about on internet and it made me curious to knkw about it.

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To understand this complex issue, you need to spend time , and consult personally. If you want literature that is available on internet as well, for clinical opinion better to talk offline or online . ...  Read More

I'm recently caught with esophageal ulcer using medicine but coming again and again What to do reduce

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Do ineffective esophageal motility has ayurvedic treatment? If it has then how many weeks treatment it is?

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Consult ayurveda physician in detail with symptoms and duration ...  Read More

Hi sir or mam plz give the proper answer ... In endoscopy mention esophageal lak less is this dangerous or what... I was in treatment .. Acid reflux is not there only heart burn sensation is there... Can I go for surgery for cure all my problem or what plz tell me

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Hi Lax LES is not dangerous This is treatable either medically or surgically depending upon the severity. ...  Read More

Hi sir I want to know what is esophageal lak les is these treatable or what .. It's dangerous or what plz tell me ... I was waiting ur reply sir plz... I am scared.. How many days it will get cure.. Heart burn and chest pain plz tel me...

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Stress is a important factor in aggrevating reflux. So please relax. It takes weeks to months but may last longer also. ...  Read More

What are the causes of Esophageal Atresia...my child has EA...is there any problem in next delivery...what are the main cause of this defect...

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For this please consult ...  Read More

My friend's uncle is suffering from esophageal cancer. He is in 3rd stage of cancer . Is there any way to cure him ? Please suggest any surgery or any hospital ?

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Please share reports for further advise ...  Read More

Ayurvedic treatment for esophageal cancer in how many days it will take to cured esophageal cancer by ayurveda

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Need many details... cant confirm ...  Read More

My mother have esophageal cancer proble she cant eat food properly so suggest me treatment

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How is the diagnosis of esophageal cancer done. Has she underggone OGDscopy, biopsy, CT. If yes please send the reports as then only one can take a decision regarding further plan of treatment wheth ...  Read More

What happened if sphincter muscle of eye cutted or damaged during cataract surgery... How this problem is resolved

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How much is damage? Let me know the details to help u. www.icareclinic.in ...  Read More

1. Metabolically active progressive esophageal lesion with lymphnodal involvement 2. No other metabolically active disease elsewhere in the body

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If this is cancer the best way to treat is by surgery. Laparoscopic or robotic surgery gives best results. However, complete workup is needed ...  Read More

Patient is diagnosed with locally advanced Esophageal cancer. Need to consult with experienced doctors about every aspect of possible treatments also patient isn't able to swallow food causing weakness.

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please share your reports with me to know more about the treatment ...  Read More

Esophageal candidiasis detected in endoscopy. I wanted to know how serious it is? The treatment is on going with flucanzole 150mg. I also want to know why I got affected because I never had such problem

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My father has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer(Mostly Stage IIB). We are looking for second opinion on the solutions we should be seeking for like surgery, only chemotherapy or along with radiotherapy. I have attached the reports here and please let us know the possible solutions at the earliest.

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Reports are not visible Please attach all reports separate ...  Read More

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