OESOPHOGUS AND STOMACH

Oesophagus is the tube that connects the mouth/throat to the stomach.

Stomach is the food bag

Diseases of Oesophagus & Stomach:

Acidity / Ulcer (Peptic Ulcer Disease):
  • Causes pain in the stomach, vomiting and nausea.
  • Diagnosed with Endoscopy.
  • Treated by medicines and surgery.
Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disorder
  • Causes pain/burning in the stomach & chest, vomiting and nausea.
  • Diagnosed with Endoscopy.
  • Treated by medicines and surgery.
  • surgery: Laparoscopic Fundoplication
Oesophageal Cancer.
  • Causes difficulty in swallowing, pain in the throat.
  • Diagnosed with Endoscopy.
  • Treated by surgery or Stenting (along with chemotherapy & Radiotherapy if necessary).
 
Stomach (Gastric) Cancer.
  • Causes loss of appetite (not feeling hungry), anaemia (low blood) and weakness.
  • Diagnosed with Endoscopy.
  • Treated by surgery (along with chemotherapy if necessary).
 
Achalasia Cardiac
  • Causes difficulty in swallowing, pain in the throat.
  • Diagnosed with Endoscopy.
  • Treated by surgery or balloon dilatation (Endoscopically)