The simplest testing is a non invasive breath test that can be done in your doctors office which is quite different to Endoscopic testing.
Many gastric diseases exhibit similar symptoms so diagnosis is really done as a process of elimination.
A physical examination and a detailed lifestyle report are recommended before undertaking any form of diagnostic testing.
Endoscopic procedures are taking over a lot these days from the barrium ennemas of the past, however barrium ennemas are still recommended in some cases.
I will continue this report soon.
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One of the infections that can spread to the Esophagus is candida fungus which causes oral thrush
Esophagitis can develop in the esophagus from candida or herpes simplex virus.
Cytomegalovirus and bacterial infections are other contributors to infection.
Causes of candida esophagus range from antibiotics to radiation and chemotherapy.
Aids sufferers are prime candidates for Esophageal Infections.
Antifungal and antiviral agents are common treatments.
The development and growth of endoscopic testing has led to the discovery of various growths on layers of the stomach wall.
larger tumors can ulcerate and bleed, leading to anemia, as well as obstructing the digestive process and causing nausea.
Pain associated with this ulceration is similar to that of a peptic ulcer.
Gastric polyps should be removed promptly and followed by proton pump inhibitor therapy
Unfortunately, acid reflux treatment without the use of medication is generally not effective in the long term.
Lifestyle modification is of course a necessity, but no immediate change to the condition will be evident without drugs especially where the esophagus has already suffered tissue damage.
Antacids like TUMS will neutralise acid and provide temporary relief but should not be seen as a long term solution as they do result in side effects, including a build up of magnesium and aluminium in the body.
Initial medications recommended include H-2 blockers which block histamine which is the natural chemical in our bodies that stimulates the secretion of stomach acid.
H-2 blockers are available without prescription such as PEPCID AC and ZANTAC 75
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Esophagael Cancer usually occurs in people over 60.
Other than cigarette smoking and alcahol, risk factors include:
Acid Reflux Disease
Radiation therapy for breast cancer
Achalasia
Obesity
Hiatus Hernia
Esophagael Ulcers
Other risk factors include use of drugs that weaken the LES and use of H-2 blockers.
