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Esophageal cancer is a type of cancer found anywhere in the esophagus, sometimes called the slit or food pipe. The esophagus connects your mouth to your stomach. The severity of esophageal cancer depends on where it is in the esophagus, how large it is, whether it has spread, and your general health.
Risk factors for the disease include:
- Smoke
- Drink a lot of alcohol
- chronic acidity or acid reflux
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- GERD
- Achalasia, a rare disorder of the muscles in the lower esophagus.
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John Hopkins Medicine says digestive problems are often the first sign of esophageal cancer.
The health site adds: “Because of this, your gastroenterologist is the first doctor to suspect esophageal cancer.
“Our gastroenterologists collaborate with esophageal cancer specialists, ensuring that you receive a thorough diagnostic evaluation.”
Source: | This article first appeared on Express.co.uk
