Esophageal diverticula Multiple Functional

Diverticula and gastroenterological diseases

An esophageal diverticulum is a protrusion of the wall of the esophagus in the form of a sac-like formation. The functional state of the walls of the esophagus, impaired motility, and infection that impede the outflow of stomach contents through the lower esophageal sphincter into the pharyngeal cavity play an important role in the development of diverticulum. With prolonged existence, inflammatory changes lead to scarring of the diverticulum and its deformation. More than 90% of esophageal diverticula are functional in nature.

Multiple diverticulosis of the esophagus of the ovaries, intestines, kidneys or thyroid gland, which may be associated with each other, is called multiple diverticulum syndrome. The cause of multiple diverticula syndrome is considered to be impaired circulation of intestinal mucus and bile in parts of the intestine, stretching of the villi of the mucous membrane by polyps, inflammatory formations.

A characteristic feature of functional dyspepsia is the absence of dyspeptic manifestations during the day and their appearance mainly at night or on an empty stomach. In some cases, the leading factor is a feeling of early satiety, in others - a feeling of rapid onset of fullness after eating small portions of food. There is belching of air, a feeling of heaviness or fullness in the epigastric region after eating and in stressful situations. Often patients are forced to interrupt food intake due to discomfort and unpleasant sensations.