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23 Treatments for Inflammation of esophagus

9

Tests

1	Surgical Procedures

9	Prescribed Medications

4	Over the Counter Medications

Overview

Esophagitis is any inflammation or irritation of the esophagus (the tube that sends food from your throat down to your stomach). Common causes include reflux (stomach contents backing up into the esophagus), certain oral medications, and bacterial[read article]

Tests for Inflammation of esophagus

1. Esophagoscopy An endoscope as used in the field of gastroenterology (the medical study of the stomach and intestines) is a thin, flexible tube that uses a lens or miniature camer... More
2. Barium Swallow
3. Biopsy of Esophagus An esophageal culture is a simple laboratory test that checks tissue samples from the esophagus for germs that might be causing an infection. Your esophagus is the ... More
4. Esophagram
5. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
6. Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract Endoscopy An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) test is performed to examine the lining of your esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects your throat to your ... More
7. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t... More
8. Endoscopy Endoscopy is a procedure that uses specialized tools to view and operate on the internal organs and vessels of your body. This allows surgeons to view problems with... More
9. Esophagoscopy for Biopsy
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Surgical Procedures for Inflammation of esophagus

1. Cricopharyngeal Myotomy
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Prescribed Medications for Inflammation of esophagus

1. ranitidine(Zantac , others...) Close RANITIDINE (ra NYE te deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulc... More
2. omeprazole(Prilosec ) OMEPRAZOLE (oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in ... More
3. esomeprazole(Nexium ) ESOMEPRAZOLE (es oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteri... More
4. rabeprazole(Aciphex ) RABEPRAZOLE (ra BE pray zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), certain ulcers, certain ba... More
5. lansoprazole(Prevacid , Prevacid SoluTab) LANSOPRAZOLE (lan SOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria... More
6. pantoprazole(Protonix ) PANTOPRAZOLE (pan TOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammation of the esop... More
7. cimetidine(Tagamet , Heartburn Relief) CIMETIDINE (sye MET i deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulc... More
8. famotidine(Pepcid , others...) Close FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can also reliev... More
9. sucralfate(Carafate ) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
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Over the Counter Medications for Inflammation of esophagus

1. ranitidine(Zantac 150 , others...) Close RANITIDINE (ra NYE te deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulc... More
2. omeprazole(Prilosec OTC , Prilosec) OMEPRAZOLE (oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in ... More
3. cimetidine(Tagamet HB , Heartburn Relief) CIMETIDINE (sye MET i deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can relieve ulc... More
4. famotidine(Pepcid AC , others...) Close FAMOTIDINE (fa MOE ti deen) is a type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers. It can also reliev... More
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