What kind of esophagus?

Esophageal problems are generally linked to gastroenterology or thoracic surgery.

1. Gastroenterology

For most functional diseases of the esophagus, such as esophageal spasm, esophageal motor dysfunction, etc., gastroenterology is the appropriate department to see a doctor. Doctors can make a diagnosis and formulate a corresponding treatment plan by asking about the medical history, symptoms, and related examinations, such as gastroscopy. Gastroenterology has extensive experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating inflammatory diseases of the esophagus, such as esophagitis, including reflux esophagitis.

2. Thoracic surgery

When serious organic lesions occur in the esophagus, especially when surgery is required, such as malignant tumors such as esophageal cancer, or huge esophageal polyps, esophageal diverticulum, etc., thoracic surgeons are often required to evaluate and surgically intervene

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In the actual medical treatment process, patients should also actively cooperate with the doctor's diagnosis and treatment, inform the disease in detail, so that doctors can make accurate judgments and decisions.