63-year-old esophageal wall thickening what happened

Esophageal wall thickening in the elderly may be related to chronic esophagitis, esophageal ulcer and benign or malignant tumors.

1. Chronic esophagitis

Chronic esophagitis refers to long-term inflammation of the esophageal mucosa, common in long-term acid reflux or Helicobacter pylori infection. If inflammation persists, it will cause esophageal wall thickening.

2. Esophageal ulcer

When esophageal ulcer occurs, scar tissue is formed as ulcer heals, which can also lead to esophageal wall thickening.

3. Benign or

malignant tumors in the esophagus can also lead to esophageal wall thickening. In most cases, it is caused by tumor growth in the esophagus.