Glossary for Esophagus diseases

Abdominal pain: A condition which is characterized by the sensation of pain that is located in the abdomen
Achalasia: A rare motor disorder of the esophagus characterized by inability of the lower esophageal sphincter and esophageal muscle to relax as well as dilation of the esophagus.
Barrett's esophagus: Damage to the cells lining the esophagus usually from refluxed acid.
Belching: The release of gas from the digestive tract through the mouth.
Candidiasis: Fungal infection of moist areas such as mouth or vagina
Chagas disease: A parasitic infection caused by the protozoa Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted by insect bites or blood transfusions. The disease primarily involves the heart and gastrointestinal system.
Chest pain: Pain in the chest area.
Esophageal atresia: A rare birth defect where the esophagus is not connected to the stomach.
Esophageal diverticulum: Stretched pocket area of esophagus tissue
Esophageal stricture: Narrowing of the esophagus
Esophageal varices: Abnormally dilated blood vessels in the wall of the esophagus. The condition is asymptomatic unless the blood vessel bursts which can result in death.
Esophagitis: Inflammation of the esophagus
Esophagus Cancer: Cancer of the esophagus in the throat.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Repeated reflux of stomach acid into the throat.
Gastrointestinal bleeding: Internal bleeding in the digestive tract
Heartburn: Pain from stomach acid coming back up the esophagus
Indigestion: Various eating symptoms of indigestion (dyspepsia)
Mallory-Weiss syndrome: A laceration of the lining of the gastroesophageal junction or just above it - often caused by severe vomiting.
Nausea: The queasy feeling of nausea and often also vomiting.
Peptic Ulcer: Ulcer on the lining of the stomach or duodenum
Reflux: Rising stomach acid up the esophagus
Vomiting: Vomiting or retching symptoms.
Vomiting blood: Blood appearing in vomited material.