Dr. Vidish Sheth
Esophagus
Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care for your digestive health by Dr. Vidish Sheth.
Conditions We Treat
GERD (Acid Reflux)
A common condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach.
Symptoms
- Frequent heartburn
- Chest discomfort
- Bitter taste
Causes
- Valve weakness
- Dietary factors
- Pressure on stomach
Treatment Approach
- Guided dietary changes
- Precision medication
- Reflux barrier procedures
Barrett’s Esophagus
A condition where the lining of the esophagus changes, often caused by long-term exposure to stomach acid.
Symptoms
- Often no symptoms
- Persistent reflux
- Swallowing trouble
Causes
- Chronic GERD
- Tissue irritation
- Genetic predisposition
Treatment Approach
- Regular monitoring
- Endoscopic therapy
- Ablation techniques
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
An allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus that causes swelling and potential narrowing of the food pipe.
Symptoms
- Food feeling stuck
- Swallowing pain
- Reflux-like feeling
Causes
- Food allergies
- Environmental triggers
- Immune overreaction
Treatment Approach
- Elimination diets
- Topical steroids
- Food pipe dilation
Carcinoma Esophagus
A serious condition involving the development of abnormal cells within the esophageal lining, requiring expert multidisciplinary care.
Symptoms
- Progressive swallowing difficulty
- Unintended weight loss
- Chronic hoarseness
Causes
- Chronic irritation
- Barrett's progression
- Lifestyle habits
Treatment Approach
- Specialized surgery
- Targeted therapies
- Endoscopic resection
Hiatus Hernia
A condition where part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm muscle into the chest area.
Symptoms
- Severe acid reflux
- Upper abdominal pain
- Shortness of breath
Causes
- Diaphragm weakness
- Abdominal pressure
- Injury or trauma
Treatment Approach
- Reflux management
- Minimally invasive repair
- Supportive lifestyle care
Corrosive Injury
Damage to the esophagus caused by the ingestion of harmful chemical substances, requiring urgent reconstructive care.
Symptoms
- Severe throat pain
- Inability to swallow
- Stricture formation
Causes
- Accidental ingestion
- Chemical exposure
- Tissue scarring
Treatment Approach
- Emergency stabilization
- Esophageal replacement
- Stricture dilation
Achalasia Cardia
A swallowing disorder where the esophagus loses its ability to move food down and the valve at the bottom fails to open properly.
Symptoms
- Food getting stuck
- Regurgitation of food
- Chest discomfort
Causes
- Nerve damage in esophagus
- Muscular dysfunction
- Immune factors
Treatment Approach
- Endoscopic POEM procedure
- Laproscopic Myotomy
- Pneumatic dilation