What causes lower esophageal pain?

Dr. Peyton Anderson
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2025-05-20 05:16:40
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Esophageal
ulcer is an
ulcer formed by damage to the esophageal mucosa. Common damage factors include gastric acid, pepsin, drugs, etc. Symptoms of esophageal ulcer include pain in the lower end of the esophagus, difficulty swallowing, pain behind the sternum, etc.
Esophageal cancer is a common malignant tumor, which may be related to long-term smoking and drinking, exposure to harmful chemicals and other factors. Cancer cells can destroy normal esophageal tissue, causing lower esophageal pain.