The esophageal sphincters are bands of muscles at the top and bottom of the esophagus — the muscular tube that passes food and drink from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal sphincters open and close ...

Eating certain foods, including those containing fiber, while avoiding sugary foods and those that cause heartburn may help prevent Barett’s esophagus from getting worse. Barrett’s esophagus is a ...

An ostomy is a surgery that creates a hole to allow stool (poop) or urine (pee) to leave your body through your belly. It’s a new exit route for waste if you can’t poop or pee the way you usually ...

Esophageal spasms are painful, abnormal muscle contractions that occur within the esophagus. The esophagus is a narrow, muscular tube that transports food and drink to the stomach. It’s about 10 ...