Esophagodynia

Esophagodynia is a condition characterized by painful sensations in the esophagus.

The term comes from the Greek words "esophagus" - esophagus and "odyne" - pain.

The causes of esophagodynia can be different:

1. Inflammatory diseases of the esophagus (esophagitis)

2. Injuries and burns of the esophagus

3. Hiatal hernia

4. Esophageal tumors

5. Esophageal spasms

Pain from esophagodynia usually occurs during swallowing and can radiate to the back, shoulder blades, or chest. They are burning, cutting or stabbing in nature.

Diagnosis is based on medical history, clinical manifestations and the results of instrumental research methods (esophagogastroscopy, radiography).

Treatment of esophagodynia depends on the cause of its occurrence and includes drug therapy, diet therapy, elimination of the causative disease (inflammation, tumor, etc.). It is important to identify and eliminate provoking factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, spicy and hot foods. If conservative treatment is ineffective, surgery may be required.

The prognosis for esophagodynia largely depends on timely diagnosis and proper treatment of the underlying disease that caused this condition.