Is there a surgery to widen your throat?
Esophageal dilation is a procedure that allows your doctor to dilate, or stretch, a narrowed area of your esophagus [swallowing tube]. Doctors can use various techniques for this procedure. Your doctor might perform the procedure as part of a sedated endoscopy.
How much does esophageal dilation cost?
On MDsave, the cost of an Esophageal Dilation ranges from $1,225 to $1,565. Those on high deductible health plans or without insurance can save when they buy their procedure upfront through MDsave. Read more about how MDsave works.
When do you need your esophagus stretched?
You might need to have your esophagus stretched if you have been having trouble swallowing or other problems caused by a narrowed esophagus. When you swallow, you might experience discomfort when your esophagus becomes too narrow. This can affect your ability to eat if pain and discomfort are severe enough.
When do you need a throat stretching procedure?
Sometimes the throat stretching procedure (or throat dilation) is necessary after cancer, GERD, or because acid reflux has injured the esophagus. Sometimes there are other medical issues that affect the throat. Again, talk to your doctor if you suspect problems.
What is the medical term for throat stretching?
The medical term for the throat stretching procedure is “throat dilatation” or “throat dilation”, and it literally is stretching the throat, or the esophagus. Watch this short and very simple explanation. The esophagus is the tube that goes from your throat to your stomach that you use to swallow. Don’t confuse the esophagus with the trachea.
How does an endoscope help with throat stretching?
An endoscope may then be passed through your mouth and into your esophagus, stomach and duodenum. Your breathing will not be interfered with and a dilating balloon or plastic dilators may be used over a guiding wire to stretch your esophagus. This procedure will cause a mild pressure in the back of your throat or in your chest.
Can a throat stretching help with stomach reflux?
Throat stretching is a life-saving procedure that can help with this condition. According to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, reflux of stomach acid commonly leads to scarring of the esophagus. The source of this condition has not been determined.
Sometimes the throat stretching procedure (or throat dilation) is necessary after cancer, GERD, or because acid reflux has injured the esophagus. Sometimes there are other medical issues that affect the throat. Again, talk to your doctor if you suspect problems.
The medical term for the throat stretching procedure is “throat dilatation” or “throat dilation”, and it literally is stretching the throat, or the esophagus. Watch this short and very simple explanation. The esophagus is the tube that goes from your throat to your stomach that you use to swallow. Don’t confuse the esophagus with the trachea.
An endoscope may then be passed through your mouth and into your esophagus, stomach and duodenum. Your breathing will not be interfered with and a dilating balloon or plastic dilators may be used over a guiding wire to stretch your esophagus. This procedure will cause a mild pressure in the back of your throat or in your chest.
Throat stretching is a life-saving procedure that can help with this condition. According to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, reflux of stomach acid commonly leads to scarring of the esophagus. The source of this condition has not been determined.