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Esophagitis


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Alternate Names : Inflammation - Esophagus

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Esophagitis Complications

If untreated, esophagitis can cause severe discomfort, swallowing difficulty to the extent of causing malnutrition or dehydration, and eventual scarring of the esophagus. This scarring can lead to a stricture of the esophagus, and food or medications may not be able to pass through to the stomach.

Rarely, a condition called Barrett's esophagus can develop, which can lead to cancer of the esophagus.

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• Definition
• Esophagitis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Esophagitis Symptoms & Signs
• Esophagitis Diagnosis & Tests
• Esophagitis Treatment
• Esophagitis Prognosis
• Esophagitis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Diseases & Conditions

• Barrett's Esophagus
• Candida Esophagitis
• CMV Esophagitis
• Dehydration
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Herpes Esophagitis

Tests & Exams

• Biopsy
• Endoscopy

Other Topics

• Nausea and Vomiting
• Swallowing Difficulty

Review Date : 11/9/2002
Reviewed By : Andrew J. Muir, M.D., M.H.S., Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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