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schatzki ring, x-ray, digestive system organs, benign esophageal stricture, narrowing, the esophagus, tube, mouth, stomach, swallowing difficulties, esophageal stricture, gastroesophageal reflux, gerd, irritation, excess stomach acids, prolonged use of a nasogastric, ng, tube under medical care, ingestion of corrosive substances, viral, bacterial infections, treatment of esophageal varices, dilated blood vessels, injuries, endoscopes, small cameras used, surgery, certain tests, difficulty swallowing, pain, swallowing, unintentional weight loss, regurgitation of food, a barium swallow shows narrowing, the esophagus, an endoscopy shows narrowing, the esophagus, dilation, stretching, the esophagus, preferred treatment, repeated dilation necessary, prevent the stricture from returning, proton pump inhibitors, acid-blocking medicines, keep a peptic stricture from returning, surgical treatment is rarely necessary, develop the stricture again, in the future, swallowing difficulties, keep the patient from getting enough fluids, nutrients, an increased risk, regurgitation, having food, fluid, vomit enter the lungs, choking, aspiration pneumonia, swallowing difficulty persists, prevention is related, use safety measures to avoid ingestion of corrosive substances, keep dangerous products out, the reach of children, persistent reflux disease, evaluated by a physician.