Esophagitis

Esophagitis is inflammation of esophageal mucosa, due to GERD, eosinophilic esophagitis, infection (Candida/HSV/CMV), medication-induced (pill esophagitis), or radiation, presenting with heartburn, dysphagia, odynophagia, and chest pain. Treatment: identify cause via endoscopy/biopsy; PPI for GERD; swallowed topical steroids/elimination diet for eosinophilic; antifungal/antiviral for infectious; avoid irritant medications; lifestyle (weight/small meals/avoid late meals); follow-up endoscopy; treat complications (stricture/Barrett).

Common Symptoms

Heartburn/dysphagia/odynophagia; chest pain; by GERD/eosinophilic/infectious/pill/radiation

Causes and Pathogenesis

Reflux/eosinophilic/infectious/chemical causes esophageal mucosal inflammation.

Treatment

Treat cause (PPI/steroids/antifungal); lifestyle; endoscopy follow-up; treat complications

Preventive Measures

Avoid late meals; elevate head; avoid irritants; treat GERD.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.