Oesophageal Diseases

Oesophageal disorders are extremely common. Many people seek medical advice for typical symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux such as heartburn, epigastric or retrosternal discomfort and regurgitation. Symptoms of acid reflux may include persistent sore throat, hoarseness, chronic cough, asthma, heart-like chest pain and a feeling of a lump in the throat.

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Updated November 2010

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Title:	Reflux
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	There is a ring of muscle (valve) at the top of the stomach which normally stops what is in the stomach from going back up again. Often in babies this valve does not work very well, so milk and stomach acid can go back up and may spill out of the mouth. This is called reflux.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EO)
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Eosinophilic oesophagitis written by professional medical specialists.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Achalasia
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Achalasia is a disorder of the oesophagus in which the oesophagus is less able to move food toward the stomach, and the valve from the oesophagus to the stomach does not relax as much as it needs to during swallowing. This relaxation is needed to allow food to enter the stomach.
Date:	Feb 2011

Title:	Speech pathologists
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Speech pathologists work with people of all ages, including children, who have communication or swallowing difficulties. They often work in a multidisciplinary team of professionals to assess and treat people with a range of difficulties. These may include problems with speech, voice, using and understanding language, fluency, reading, writing, eating and drinking (dysphagia).
Date:	Nov 2010

Title:	Oesophageal PH monitoring - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Oesophageal pH monitoring uses a small electrode to measure and record the acidity of your oesophagus (gullet).
Date:	Jan 2010

Title:	Eosinophilic oesophagitis
Publisher:	Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:	Eosinophilic oesophagitis results in an inflamed oesophagus, the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. Most cases are seen in people with other allergies such as hay fever and asthma. The frequency of eosinophilic oesophagitis appears to be increasing.
Date:	Jan 2010

Title:	Barium swallow and barium meal tests - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Both a barium swallow and a barium meal test involve a series of X-rays being taken of your upper digestive tract.
Date:	Nov 2009

Title:	Reflux in children - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Many babies and small children experience heartburn, or acid reflux.
Date:	Oct 2009

Title:	Oesophageal manometry - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Oesophageal manometry is a diagnostic test also known as an oesophageal function or oesophageal motility study.
Date:	Jul 2009

Title:	Barrett's oesophagus - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Barrett's oesophagus occurs when the acidic stomach contents are continuously refluxed onto the lining of the oesophagus, causing changes to the structure of the tissue.
Date:	Jun 2009

Title:	Achalasia - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Achalasia, a disorder of the oesophagus, is also known as cardiospasm, oesophageal aperistalsis and mega-oesophagus.
Date:	Jun 2009

Title:	Dysphagia
Publisher:	Department of Health Western Australia
Description:	Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients presenting with dysphagia.
Date:	Apr 2009

Title:	Long-term management of patients taking proton pump inhibitors
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	The use of PPIs is widespread. In the long-term management of patients taking PPIs, the initial indication for prescription always needs review. Persistent symptoms may require further investigation.
Date:	Feb 2008

Title:	Swallowing problems
Publisher:	Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:	Information about swallowing difficulties, including causes, how to tell if someone has difficulty swallowing, tips for safe swallowing, and how a speech pathologist can help.
Date:	Mar 2005

Title:	Reflux
Publisher:	Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description:	Breastfeeding will be as beneficial for the baby with diagnosed reflux as for all other babies.
Date:	Sep 2003

Title:	Gastric reflux.
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Gastric reflux is when the acidic contents of the stomach move back up the oesophagus. This causes inflammation of the oesophagus.
Date:	Aug 2003

Title:	Parkinson's disease and oral health care - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Read about some recommendations for the dental care of people with Parkinson's disease.
Date:	Jul 2002

Title:	Parkinson's disease: diet and nutrition - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Even more than people who are not affected, people with Parkinson's disease need to maintain a correct diet.
Date:	Jul 2002

Title:	Parkinson's disease: speech and swallowing - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Many people with Parkinson's disease are likely to develop speech difficulties.
Date:	Jul 2002

Title:	Eat and drink safely - A carer's guide to safe swallowing
Publisher:	Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:	Practical information for carers on safe swallowing to accompany The Swallowing Video. Explains what normal swallowing is, how to help a person eat safely, and how to recognise signs of problems with swallowing.
Date:	Jan 2002

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