PGIMER

Commonly called as food pipe, it is located in the neck, chest and abdomen. It is responsible for transporting food from throat to the stomach... Symptoms of esophageal diseases include difficulty in swallowing food (dysphagia), pain while swallowing food (odynophagia), regurgitation, blood in vomiting (hematemesis), heart burn and respiratory problems... Organ located in the upper abdomen responsible for temporary storage and digestion of food. It has the capacity to expand and store large quantities of food. It also performs important immunological functions.

Primary location: Chennai