What is benign esophageal tumor?
A benign esophageal tumor is a non cancerous abnormal growth of cells within the esophagus. These tumors are slow-growing and usually have a defined border. Some types of esophageal tumors may cause pain, swelling, difficulty swallowing, and chest discomfort.
How do members experience benign esophageal tumor?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with benign esophageal tumor*
Common symptoms
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Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for benign esophageal tumor*
Who has benign esophageal tumor on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 2 |