Symptoms of ESOPHAGEAL STRICTURE OR CORROSIVE ESOPHAGITIS

Symptoms of esophageal narrowing or stricture include a sudden or gradual decrease in the ability to swallow. This difficulty usually affects solid foods first, then liquids. there may be pain in the chest or throat, which may be aggravated when attempting to eat. Occasionally, regurgitation occurs which can lead to aspiration of some of the contents into the lungs. Diverticuli, or outpouchings, of the esophagus can develop above the level of the stricture. Esophageal cancer may develop in this damaged tissue. In addition to the symptoms listed above, there may be vomiting of blood, weight loss and general ill health.