
How Is Cricopharynx Tear Treated ?

Thank you for your query.
1. Since it has been more than three days and the fresh blood has stopped spontaneously, with no blood in the stool, there should be no cause for worry.
2. The entrance of the esophagus (cricopharynx) is the narrowest part of our digestive system and hence the delicate mucosa (lining) may be injured by a large piece of food.
3. Your GI specialist may want to rule out any esophageal web, GERD, Laryngopharyngeal reflux (which is related to your hiatus hernia), esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, strictures, varices; as these conditions should be ruled out.
4. For this a Ultrasound scans, Barium swallow or an endoscopy may be advised. You may insist on medical treatment first before you proceed, for example, only if this were to occur again.
I must stress again that any investigation is most likely to be to be within normal limits.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries, I will be available to answer them.
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