Steakhouse syndrome is a condition in which a mass of food
(called a bolus) becomes stuck in the lower part of the
esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food
and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. This condition can be
easily treated. Contact your doctor if you think you may have
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This condition happens when a mass of food, usually meat, blocks
the passageway of the esophagus. Risk factors include: - Not
chewing your food completely - Drinking too much alcohol -
Wearing dentures - Having a physical problem that affects how
food moves down the esophagus Having a condition that affects
the esophagus, such as: - Schatzki's ring—ring of tissue that
forms in the lower part of the esophagus - Esophageal
stenosis—narrowing of the esophagus caused by scar tissue -
Hiatal hernia —upper part of the stomach moves up through a
small opening into the chest - Eosinophilic esophagitis—chronic
inflammation in the esophagus - Esophageal cance