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Esophagitis
Alternate Names : Inflammation - Esophagus
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Esophagitis Diagnosis & Tests
The doctor may perform the following tests:
- Direct visualization of the esophagus with a scope (endoscopy)
- Barium swallow (x-ray using special dye to be swallowed )
- Biopsy
- Culture
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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
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you 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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