Inflammation, acute or chronic, of the esophagus caused by bacteria, chemicals, or trauma.<\/p>\n
Inflammation of the esophagus, most often caused by back-flow of acid stomach contents (gastro-esophageal reflux) often associated with hiatus hernia but sometimes caused by infection or irritation.<\/p>\n
Chronic inflammation of the esophagus; this inflammation can progress to esophageal ulcers or cancer of the esophagus.<\/p>\n
Inflammation of the esophagus (gullet). Frequent regurgitation of acid and peptic juices from the stomach causes reflux esophagitis, the commonest form, which is usually associated with a hiatus hernia. The main symptoms are heartburn, regurgitation of sour or bitter fluid, and sometimes difficulty in swallowing; complications include bleeding, narrowing (stricture) of the esophageal canal, and ulceration. It is treated by antacid medication, a bland diet, sleeping with the upper-half of the body elevated, weight reduction, and avoidance of bending after eating; in severe cases surgery may be required. Corrosive esophagitis is caused by the ingestion of caustic acid or alkali. It is often severe and may lead to perforation of the esophagus or to extensive stricture formation. Treatment includes avoidance of food and administration of antibiotics and corticosteroids; later dilatation of the stricture may be needed. Infective esophagitis is most commonly due to a fungus (Candida) infection in debilitated patients, especially those being treated with antibiotics, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressive drugs, but is occasionally due to viruses (such as cytomegalovirus or herpesvirus).<\/p>\n
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Inflammation, acute or chronic, of the esophagus caused by bacteria, chemicals, or trauma. Inflammation of the esophagus, most often caused by back-flow of acid stomach contents (gastro-esophageal reflux) often associated with hiatus hernia but sometimes caused by infection or irritation. Chronic inflammation of the esophagus; this inflammation can progress to esophageal ulcers or cancer of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22020","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-e"],"yoast_head":"\n