The most common cause of narrowing in the esophagus is wound formation in the lower part of the esophagus as a result of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
When such a narrowing occurs, patients have difficulty swallowing food and feel as if the food is stuck in the chest area, in the esophagus.
Thin membrane or ring formation in the esophagus (Schatzki ring etc.)
Cancers of the esophagus or adjacent organs pressing on the esophagus
Stenosis after radiation therapy
Connective tissue diseases such as scleroderma
Some very rare diseases of the esophagus, such as eosinophilic esophagitis
It can be counted as functional diseases of the esophagus such as achalasia.
Complications
Bleeding and perforation of the esophagus are serious complications that can occur.
