Esophageal Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is the term used for painful swallowing?
A
Odynophagia
2
Q
What is the term used when it feels tight in the throat but feels better when you swallow?
A
Globus sensation
3
Q
What is the term used for difficulty swallowing?
A
Dysphagia
4
Q
What is it called when the esophagus changes epithelium from squamous to columnar ?
A
Barrett’s esophagus
5
Q
What is the most common type of hiatal hernia?
A
Sliding
6
Q
What is the cause of achalasia?
A
decreased peristalsis
increased LES tone
