Esophagus

Understanding Dysphagia: When Swallowing Becomes Difficult

At Austin Gastroenterology, we know that eating and drinking are things most people take for granted–until swallowing becomes painful, difficult, or even impossible. This condition, called dysphagia, can affect anyone, but it’s especially common in older adults and people with certain medical conditions. If you’ve noticed food “sticking” in your throat, coughing or chocking while

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Could You Be A Candidate for the TIF Procedure to Address GERD?

In the event you or your child has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you understand that this digestive disease can be painful and often make day-to-day living difficult. Fortunately, you don’t have to continue suffering from long-term acid reflux. At Austin Gastroenterology, it is possible to reduce GERD symptoms with transoral incisionless fundoplication,

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Common Signs and Symptoms of GERD in Adults and Children

According to estimations, 60 million individuals in the United States suffer the burning, fiery symptom referenced as “heartburn” at least once each month. Although many do not imagine them when picturing normal heartburn sufferers, teens, children, and babies are among those included in that number. For roughly 20% of individuals, heartburn is a symptom of

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What Tests are Used to Detect and Treat Esophageal Conditions?

When you or a loved one experience an issue with your esophagus, it’s imperative to get an assessment from a medical professional so that the proper diagnosis and treatment strategy can be made. You might be wondering, how does that happen? At Austin Gastroenterology, our gastroenterology doctors conduct certain types of tests to identify esophageal

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What are Some Common Disorders of the Esophagus?

Positioned in the center of the chest, the esophagus is the first section of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) system. Even though the esophagus can vary in size, conditions of the esophagus can impact anyone. Regardless of whether you require heartburn relief, esophageal cancer, or treatment for Barrett’s esophagus, finding the right healthcare professionals to help

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