Swallowing, Reflux, Stomach, and Esophageal Disorders

Rely on expert digestive health experts at Hartford Hospital to help you manage symptoms of swallowing, reflux, stomach, and esophageal disorders. Partner with us to find the cause of your discomfort to improve your health and enjoy life.

Common Symptoms

You may have a digestive condition if you experience:

• Abdominal Pain
• Frequent Heartburn
• Frequent Hiccups or Burping
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Pain or Trouble Swallowing
• Vomiting or Trouble Keeping Down Meals

Conditions We Treat

Seek help from a Hartford Hospital digestive health expert for symptoms that affect your esophagus and stomach, including:

Achalasia 
Difficulty swallowing because food being trapped in the esophagus.    

Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Burning sensation in the chest from stomach acid coming back up the esophagus.

Barrett’s Esophagus 
Damage to the lining of the esophagus due to longterm GERD.

Esophogeal Cancer

Hiatal Hernia and Paraesophageal Hernia
A hole in the diaphragm allowing organs from the abdomen to protrude into the chest cavity

Gastroparesis
Food gets trapped in the stomach longer than usual, causing nausea, vomiting, bloating, and feeling overly full after eating a small amount.

Strictures
Narrowing of the digestive tract caused by tumors or scar-tissue and can be cancerous or non-cancerous, resulting in painful swallowing, heartburn, vomiting, and frequent hiccuping or burping.

Zenker’s Diverticulum
A pouch that can form in the pharynx or esophagus allowing food to pool in the pouch causing difficulty swallowing and frequent regurgitation.

Diagnosis & Treatment

Your doctor may recommend a diagnostic test or procedure to find the cause of your symptoms. Benefit from our expertise in diagnosing complicated GI conditions and providing advanced treatments.