Redness in Esophagus

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Redness in Esophagus
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Wed, 02-07-2007 - 11:25am
Hi guys,
My best friend went for her test yesterday at the hospital for the heartburn and tightness and pain in her chest she's had for a year. The test when the camera goes down your throat.
The doctor saw redness/irritation in her esophagus and took 2 biopies.
What do you think this could be???? Will she need her esophagus stretched or will she need just a simple pill to help bring the food down and not feel rocks in her chest anymore when she eats??? Thank you very much for any info you may have. Laura
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Registered: 03-04-2005
Wed, 02-07-2007 - 1:24pm

Here is some info for you to share with your friend...


http://digestive.health.ivillage.com/gerduppergi/esophagitis.cfm


The doctor saw redness/irritation in her esophagus and took 2 biopies.
What do you think this could be???? Will she need her esophagus stretched or will she need just a simple pill to help bring the food down and not feel rocks in her chest anymore when she eats???


I am curious as to how/why you came up with these 'treatment' ideas? Please remember that even if you, or someone you know had similar symptoms, only your friend's doctor has all the information to treat her particular problem. The biopsy results may factor into what is decided too.


Let us know what your friend learns and of course, please ask her to post here herself, if she would like to join us.


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