Esophagitis

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Medical Author:

John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

John P. Cunha, DO, is a U.S. board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician. Dr. Cunha's educational background includes a BS in Biology from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and a DO from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, MO. He completed residency training in Emergency Medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey.

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Medical Editor:

Bhupinder Anand, MD

• Esophagitis Overview
• Esophagitis Causes and Types
• Esophagitis Symptoms
• When to Seek Medical Care for Esophagitis
• Esophagitis Diagnosis
• Esophagitis Treatment
• Esophagitis Self-Care at Home
• Reflux Esophagitis Diet
• Lifestyle Changes
• Esophagitis Medical Treatment
• Esophagitis Medications
• Esophagitis Prevention
• Esophagitis Prognosis
• Synonyms and Keywords
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The esophagus is a muscular tube leading from the back of the throat into the stomach. Esophagitis is an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, caused by infection or irritation of the inner lining (mucosa) of the tube. Common symptoms include heartburn and painful swallowing. If undiagnosed or untreated, esophagitis can cause problems with swallowing, ulcers, scarring of the esophagus, or "Barrett's esophagus," which can be a precursor to esophageal cancer.

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