What is a Mallory-Weiss tear? Your esophagus is the tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach. It plays a vital role in digestion. Sometimes, violent coughing or vomiting can tear the ...

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However, esophageal dilation can be a useful method of relieving symptoms. Your healthcare provider will likely send you to either an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat doctor) or, more likely, a ...