(K22) Other diseases of oesophagus

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2 193 911 in individuals diagnosis other diseases of oesophagus confirmed
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53 470 deaths with diagnosis other diseases of oesophagus
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2% mortality rate associated with the disease other diseases of oesophagus

Diagnosis other diseases of oesophagus is diagnosed Men are 25.22% more likely than Women

1 373 575

Men receive the diagnosis other diseases of oesophagus

32 307 (2.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis other diseases of oesophagus

21 163 (2.6 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease other diseases of oesophagus - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 80-84

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features other diseases of oesophagus

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Other diseases of oesophagus - what does this mean

Other diseases of the oesophagus include gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (gerd), achalasia, oesophageal strictures, barrett's oesophagus, and oesophageal cancer. these diseases can occur due to a variety of factors, including genetic predisposition, lifestyle choices, and environmental exposures.

What happens during the disease - other diseases of oesophagus

Other diseases of the oesophagus can be caused by a variety of factors, including physical trauma, infection, inflammation, and autoimmune disorders. these diseases can cause damage to the cells and tissues of the oesophagus, leading to a decrease in its ability to function properly and an increased risk of developing complications, such as difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and heartburn.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • Endoscopy
  • Barium swallow
  • Esophageal motility study
  • Esophageal manometry
  • Esophageal pH monitoring
  • Esophageal ultrasound
  • X-rays
  • Computerized tomography (CT) scan
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Biopsy

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: Treating Other Diseases of Oesophagus
  • Medication to reduce acid reflux
  • Surgery to remove tumors
  • Endoscopic examination to identify and remove foreign objects
  • Radiofrequency ablation to reduce symptoms of Barrett's esophagus
  • Stent placement to keep the esophagus open
  • Dilation to widen a narrowed esophagus
  • Endoscopic mucosal resection to remove abnormal tissue
  • Photodynamic therapy to destroy precancerous cells
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12 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Other diseases of oesophagus - Prevention

The best way to prevent other diseases of the oesophagus is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. additionally, it is important to be aware of any symptoms that may indicate the presence of a disease of the oesophagus, such as dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), chest pain, and heartburn, and to seek medical advice if any of these symptoms are present.

Specified forms of the disease

(K22.0) Achalasia of cardia
(K22.1) Ulcer of oesophagus
(K22.2) Oesophageal obstruction
(K22.3) Perforation of oesophagus
(K22.4) Dyskinesia of oesophagus
(K22.5) Diverticulum of oesophagus, acquired
(K22.6) Gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome
(K22.8) Other specified diseases of oesophagus
(K22.9) Disease of oesophagus, unspecified