Esophagitis
What is Esophagitis?
Esophagitis also famous oesophagitis. The Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube that propels swallowed food from the mouth into the stomach. Esophagitis concern to inflammation of the esophagus that have various causes. . An infection can be inducing by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or diseases that weaken the immune system. Infections that cause esophagitis include: Candida, Herpes
Symptoms of Esophagitis?
Difficult and/or painful swallowing
Heartburn
Mouth sores
A feeling of something of being stuck in the throat
Nausea
Vomiting
Treated
Medications that block acid production, like heartburn drugs.
Antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals to treat an infection.
Pain medications that can be gargled or swallowed.
Corticosteroid medication to reduce inflammation.
Intravenous (by vein) nutrition to allow the esophagus to heal and to reduce the likelihood of malnourishment or dehydration.
Endoscopy to get rid of any lodged pill fragments.
Surgery to remove the damaged part of the esophagus.
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