What is terminal esophageal web?
Terminal esophageal web is a ring-like constriction of the lower esophagus, which causes problems with swallowing. It can be congenital or acquired.
How do members experience terminal esophageal web?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with terminal esophageal web*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
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Pain
How bad it is
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
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 terminal esophageal web*
Who has terminal esophageal web on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 10 |