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- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Inflammation - esophagus
Symptoms
The infection or irritation may cause the esophagus to become inflamed. Ulcers may form. Symptoms may include:
Difficulty swallowing - Painful swallowing
- Heartburn (acid reflux)
- Hoarseness
- Sore throat
Signs and tests
The doctor may perform the following tests:
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Upper GI series (barium swallow x-ray) - Removal of a piece of tissue from the esophagus for examination (
biopsy)
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Esophagitis Treatment
Review Date: 07/07/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of
General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington
School of Medicine; George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of
Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San
Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
