Retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (R-CPD) is a little-known disorder first identified in 2019. It causes an inability to burp, accompanied by debilitating symptoms such as bloating, chest pain, ...

Esophageal diverticulum is a fairly rare condition. Treatment is usually only needed if you have other underlying conditions or it becomes severe. Here’s what you need to know. A diverticulum is a ...

Retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction is a medical condition that causes an inability to burp. This can result in excess gas and discomfort in the chest or throat. “Retrograde cricopharyngeal ...

In Zenker’s diverticulum, a pouch or “diverticulum” develops in the upper part of the esophagus, between the mouth and stomach. Food can become stuck in this pouch. This can lead to difficulty ...

This disorder (Figure 8) results in a pouch that protrudes from the upper gastrointestinal tract at the junction of the pharynx and the esophagus. The pouch can fill with food while eating, leading to ...

She couldn’t stomach it anymore. Natalie Bickel, from Indiana, has a rare condition called retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction, also known as no-burp syndrome, meaning that she has spent years ...

Dear Doctor: I have a Zenker’s diverticulum that, after 10 years, seems to be very large, judging by the volume it holds. At virtually every meal, I choke on food clogged in my esophagus, then I ...