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Esophagitis
Alternate Names : Inflammation - Esophagus
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Esophagus
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The esophagus connects the nose and mouth with the stomach. The epiglottis folds over the trachea when a swallow occurs, to prevent the swallowed substance from being inhaled into the lungs. When a person is unable to swallow because of illness or coma, a tube may be inserted either through the mouth or nose, past the epiglottis, into the esophagus and into the stomach. Nutrients will be passed through the tube directly into the stomach.
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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
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