A Schatzki ring is a narrowing of the lower esophagus that can cause dysphagia. Dysphagia means difficulty in swallowing. Dysphagia itself is rather common and occurs in about 3 percent of the ...

A Schatzki ring is a circular band of mucosal tissue that can form at the end of the food pipe closest to a person’s stomach. It can cause the esophagus, or food pipe, to narrow and make swallowing ...

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Although it’s not fully clear why you get a Schatzki ring, there are a few theories. One cause might be gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This is an ongoing condition where stomach acid and ...