If you have difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, persistent chest pain, or hoarseness with a chronic cough-see your doctor as soon as possible. In that way, you could get an earlier diagnosis and be on the right treatment path. Physicians can diagnose it using specific tests-such as endoscopy, imaging, or biopsy, to determine whether esophageal cancer or another condition may be responsible.
Symptoms other than these four major signs include increased indigestion or heartburn, vomiting after eating, blood in vomit or stool, feeling tired-and sometimes pain in the throat or upper chest. While these can be caused by less serious issues, they should be checked by your health care provider if persistent or getting worse.
