Possible Causes for regurgitation of undigested food Esophageal Achalasia Symptoms are slowly progressive dysphagia, usually to both liquids and solids, and regurgitation of undigested food. [msdmanuals.com] Nocturnal regurgitation of undigested food occurs in about 33% of patients and may cause cough and pulmonary aspiration. [merckmanuals.com] The major symptoms of esophageal achalasia are dysphagia, chest pain, and regurgitation of undigested food. [clinicaltrials.gov] Zenker Diverticulum This pouch can collect food with swallowing, leading to symptoms of difficulty swallowing and sometimes even regurgitation of undigested food (or pills). [hospitals.jefferson.edu] Symptoms include difficulties in swallowing, bad breath, and regurgitation of undigested food. [patientslikeme.com] […] of undigested food. [netdoctor.co.uk] Traction Diverticulum of the Esophagus Most patients with Killian-Jamieson diverticula are asymptomatic, but some may present with dysphagia or regurgitation of undigested food. [med-ed.virginia.edu] […] of undigested food, dysphagia Tx for Traction diverticulum Excision w 1 closure, palliative XRT if 2/2 invasive CA Location of epiphrenic diverticulum Cause of epiphrenic [quizlet.com] Patients complain of regurgitation of undigested food in to the mouth. [explainmedicine.com] Esophageal Stenosis The typical symptoms of primary thyroid cancer are a cervical mass and cervical lymphadenopathy, while dyspnea, hoarseness, or dysphagia can occur in the presence of extrathyroidal involvement. Esophageal involvement or stenosis causing dysphagia without any influence on the trachea is rare because of the[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Esophageal Diverticula […] of undigested food, dysphagia Tx for Traction diverticulum Excision w 1 closure, palliative XRT if 2/2 invasive CA Location of epiphrenic diverticulum Cause of epiphrenic [quizlet.com] Regurgitation of undigested foods is primary seen when the lipoma is located in the cervical part of the esophagus, with intraluminal growing and obstruction. [karger.com] Surgical treatments are indicated in the patients with symptoms such as dysphagia or regurgitation of undigested food ( 3, 5 ). [jtd.amegroups.com] Corkscrew Esophagus Patients present with dysphagia, regurgitation of undigested food particles and chest pain. [explainmedicine.com] […] of undigested food/saliva Weight loss Dysphagia Retrosternal chest pain Squeezing type, occurs with eating Regurgitation Retrosternal chest pain Dysphagia Lower esophageal [amboss.com] Regurgitation of undigested food is an important diagnostic feature of esophageal achalasia, and rarely causes aspiration pneumonia. [aafp.org] Congenital Esophageal Diverticulum Most patients with Killian-Jamieson diverticula are asymptomatic, but some may present with dysphagia or regurgitation of undigested food. [med-ed.virginia.edu] Patients present with upper esophageal dysphagia, regurgitation of undigested food, aspiration, noisy deglutition, halitosis, and changes in voice. [gastrointestinalatlas.com] Dysphagia, globus sensation, and nocturnal regurgitation of undigested food rests with the risk of aspiration can occur. [lecturio.com] Esophagitis […] getting stuck when swallowing Chest pain Heartburn Upper abdominal pain Backflow of undigested food (regurgitation) Reflux that does not get better with medicine Exams and [ucsfhealth.org] Abdominal pain Vomiting Problems swallowing Food getting stuck in the esophagus Poor weight gain or weight loss, poor growth, and malnutrition Symptoms in adults include: Food [ucsfhealth.org] Lower Esophageal Ring This condition can cause complete blockage of the esophagus and therefore food impaction. Patients will need to regurgitate the undigested foods to feel better. [memorialhermann.org] Other complications of achalasia can arise because of undigested food being regurgitated during sleep. [mydr.com.au] They include: difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), which can be painful a lump or feeling of fullness in the throat chest pain heartburn regurgitation of undigested food or [mydr.com.au] Dyspepsia Sometimes nocturnal regurgitation of undigested food Chest discomfort Barium swallow Esophageal manometry Endoscopy Cancer (eg, esophageal, gastric) Chronic, vague discomfort [msdmanuals.com] Dyspepsia Cause Suggestive Findings Diagnostic Approach Achalasia Slowly progressive dysphagia Early satiety, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and symptoms that are worsened by food [msdmanuals.com] Neoplasm of the Esophagus Symptoms are sometimes quite subtle, and can range from regurgitation of undigested food, difficulty swallowing, aspiration, or recurrent pneumonias. [massgeneral.org] Symptoms of leiomyoma include difficulty swallowing, pain in the chest (behind the breast bone) and bringing up undigested food (called regurgitation). [cancer.ca] Disorder of the Hypopharynx The classic symptoms of a Zenker’s diverticulum consist of difficulty swallowing, a feeling a lump or fullness in the throat, and subsequent regurgitation of undigested trapped [texasent.com] Cricopharyngeal dysfunction (3) On the left a patient who complained of globus sensation in the throat and difficulty of swallowing with regurgitation of undigested food. [radiologyassistant.nl] food minutes to hours after eating. [texasent.com] Idiopathic Achalasia Introduction Achalasia is an esophageal motor disorder that is characterized clinically by dysphagia, chest pain, and regurgitation of undigested food. [nejm.org] Signs and symptoms [ edit ] The main symptoms of achalasia are dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing), regurgitation of undigested food, chest pain behind the sternum, and weight [en.wikipedia.org] […] of bland undigested food or saliva Chest pain Weight loss Additional symptoms of achalasia: Effortless vomiting (often of undigested food, liquid or saliva) Slow eating Noncardiac [clinicaladvisor.com] Plummer-Vinson Syndrome It is often accompanied by regurgitation of undigested food and saliva minutes or even hours after the meal. Regurgitation can occur at night. [explainmedicine.com] Familial Developmental Dysphasia […] of undigested food that may involve re-chewing and re-swallowing of the food); ongoing need for enteral (gastrointestinal) or parenteral (intravenous) nutrition; psychosocial [asha.org] […] gastrointestinal complications such as motility disorders, constipation, and diarrhea; poor weight gain velocity and/or undernutrition; rumination disorder (unintentional and reflexive regurgitation [asha.org] Chylothorax The patient presented with frequent regurgitation of undigested food, progressive dysphagia, and a 40-lb (18 kg) weight loss over 4 months. [ajronline.org] Esophageal Varices on Barium Swallow Does the patient complain about a lump in the throat, regurgitation of undigested food, or bad breath ? Is swallowing painful for the patient? [guwsmedical.info] Does food get stuck when the patients is eating? Has a foreign body been swallowed? [guwsmedical.info] Allergic Gastritis food (regurgitation) Children: Difficulty feeding, in infants Difficulty eating, in children Vomiting Abdominal pain Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) Food getting stuck [mayoclinic.org] […] centrally located and does not respond to antacids Persistent heartburn Upper abdominal pain No response to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) medication Backflow of undigested [mayoclinic.org] Esophageal Carcinoma Symptoms Pain and difficulties with swallowing food, especially solid food Heartburn Hoarseness in voice Pain behind the breastbone Weight loss Indigestion and regurgitation [cancer-symptoms.com] […] of undigested food Vomiting blood or passing old blood with bowel movements Diagnosis Chest x-ray: The chest x-ray is an important tool in diagnosing esophageal cancer. [cancer-symptoms.com] Pharyngeal Disease Cricopharyngeal dysfunction (3) On the left a patient who complained of globus sensation in the throat and difficulty of swallowing with regurgitation of undigested food. [radiologyassistant.nl] Cardiac Diverticulum Symptoms may include: Discomfort with swallowing Regurgitation of undigested food hours after eating Coughing or the feeling of food sticking in the throat after eating Aspirating [bmc.org] Malignant Neoplasm of the Esophagus Symptoms of leiomyoma include difficulty swallowing, pain in the chest (behind the breast bone) and bringing up undigested food (called regurgitation). [cancer.ca] Alcoholic Gastritis In other cases, either from the presence of undigested food or from muscular irritation inducing increased peristalsis, there may be a large, free bowel movement immediately [henriettes-herb.com] […] vomited or regurgitated that was known to have been taken at least twenty-four hours previously. [henriettes-herb.com] From the imperfect character of the digestive fluids, and from inaction of the muscular coats of the stomach, the digestion of food proceeds very slowly, often food being [henriettes-herb.com] Non-Syndromic Ocular Stickler Syndrome Type 1 There was only infrequent heartburn but she occasionally regurgitated undigested food with post-prandial coughing. [academic.oup.com] Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis food (regurgitation) Children: Difficulty feeding, in infants Difficulty eating, in children Vomiting Abdominal pain Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) Food getting stuck [mayoclinic.org] […] centrally located and does not respond to antacids Persistent heartburn Upper abdominal pain No response to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) medication Backflow of undigested [mayoclinic.org] Stasis Dermatitis The main symptom is difficulty swallowing and a tendency for undigested food to be regurgitated, causing chest pain and coughing. [dailymail.co.uk] Undigested food collects at the top of the oesophagus, which becomes stretched, while the lower bit tapers and narrows. [dailymail.co.uk] Esophageal Spasm […] of undigested food, or recurrent aspiration pneumonias. 3-5 Because symptoms are caused by incomplete relaxation of the LES, these patients usually have a marked clinical [appliedradiology.com] […] of undigested food, chest pain behind the sternum, and weight loss.[9] Dysphagia tends to become progressively worse over time and to involve both fluids and solids. [en.wikipedia.org] Patients with DES can also complain of occasional regurgitation of the undigested food. 5. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Eosinophilic Esophagitis […] of undigested food) Children’ symptoms may include the following: Irritability Problems with feeding Vomiting Abdominal pain Trouble swallowing A sense of food becoming lodged [allergies.about.com] […] heartburn, which does not resolve with antacids Upper abdominal pain Symptoms that don’t resolve with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) medication Regurgitation (backflow [allergies.about.com] Adults may have a variety of symptoms, including: Difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia Food impaction (food getting lodged after swallowing) Chest pain similar to [allergies.about.com] Hypersalivation 5 Other symptoms include; inability to swallow oral secretions, throat pain, odynophagia, hypersalivation, retrosternal fullness and regurgitation of undigested food. d) adverse [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Nutcracker Esophagus “Washing foods down” with liquids is often ineffective, and relief is only obtained by belching and regurgitation of undigested food. [enotes.tripod.com] Regurgitation Regurgitation is often seen in patients with achalasia who are unable to facilitate the passage of solid foods by drinking fluids. [enotes.tripod.com] The food particles are undigested and may be brought up several hours after ingestion. Weight Loss Weight loss is rare in esophageal motility disorders. [enotes.tripod.com]
