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Esophagitis
Esophagitis is a general term for any inflammation, irritation, or swelling of the esophagus, the tube that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach.
Basic Info
Symptoms
The infection or irritation may cause the tissues to become inflamed and occasionally form ulcers. Symptoms may incl...
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Causes
Esophagitis is frequently caused by the backflow of acid-containing fluid from the stomach to the esophagus, a condit...
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Tests
Esophagoscopy
Barium Swallow
History and Physical Exam
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Treatments
Treatment depends on the specific cause. Reflux disease may require medications to reduce acid.
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Available Treatments
Cost of Treatments
Drugs
Wal-Zan
ranitidine
Zantac
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Alternative Therapies
Guided Imagery
Acupressure
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Risk Factors
Weakened Immune System
aspirin
Arthritis Pain
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Complications
If untreated, esophagitis may cause severe discomfort, swallowing difficulty to the extent of causing malnutrition or...
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Prevention
H2 blockers
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of esophagitis.
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Lap-Band System
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Health problem drove docs bugs
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
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Disorder of lower esophageal sphincter
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Esophageal Atresia
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Esophageal bleeding
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Esophageal Cyst
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Esophageal diverticulum
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Esophageal Dysphagia
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Esophageal injury
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Esophageal motility disorders
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Esophageal Perforation
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Esophageal Stenosis
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Esophageal Thrush
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Esophageal tumors
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