Esophagitis (cont.)
Medical Author:
John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEPJohn 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. Medical Editor:
Bhupinder Anand, MD
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Esophagitis PreventionBy following dietary and lifestyle recommendations such as those suggested for GERD, some types of esophagitis can be prevented. Discuss symptoms with your physician early and start treatment promptly to prevent more severe inflammation. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Esophagitis
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