She couldn't swallow food for 10 years. This Thanksgiving, she'll finally have turkey.

Robin Meeks has lived on liquified chicken and potatoes for over 10 years. She's thankful that this Thanksgiving will be ...
Los Angeles Times

Esophageal Strictures: Causes, Types, and How They’re Treated

Peptic strictures, caused by acid reflux, account for nearly 68% of esophageal stricture cases. Esophageal strictures are classified as simple or complex based on length, shape, and treatment ...

The surprising threat of swallowing pills — and which meds and supplements are riskiest

While oral medications are generally considered safer and more convenient than injections or inhalations, sometimes a simple ...
UPI

Food stuck in your throat? Sipping cola won't help, study indicates

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 (UPI) --If a piece of turkey becomes lodged in your throat this holiday season, experts recommend against trying to free it with cola -- an old wives' tale given new life through ...
Everyday Health on MSN

Eosinophilic Esophagitis: What to Do if Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Aren't Helping

If you feel like you’ve hit a treatment wall with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), here's why your EoE symptoms may still be ...

4 early warning signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer is a serious disease that affects the esophagus, the tube carrying food from the throat to the stomach. It ...
Bravo

Someone on RHONJ Is Struggling with an Esophagus Disorder — Just Like Sutton Stracke

Someone connected to The Real Housewives of New Jersey is recovering from a medical issue with her digestive system, and it sounds a lot like what became a major argument in the most recent season of ...