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Shakiba Hassanzadeh, MD[1]

Overview

Esophagitis is the inflammation of the esophagus.[2]

Classification

• Esophagitis may be classified into 5 subtypes/groups:
  • Reflux esophagitis
  • Infectious esophagitis
    • Fungal
      • Candida
    • Viral
      • Herpes simplex
      • Cytomegalovirus
  • Drug-induced esophagitis
  • Eosinophilic esophagitis
  • Caustic esophagitis

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Epidemiology and Demographics

Age

• Esophagitis is more commonly observed among adults.

Gender

• Esophagitis affects men and women equally.

Race

• There is no racial predilection for esophagitis .

Risk Factors

• Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] are [risk factor 1], [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

• Prognosis is generally good.
• If left untreated, [#%] of patients with esophagitis may progress to develop scarring in the esophagus.
• Common complications of esophagitis include esophageal ulcers, Barrett's esophagus, and esophageal cancer.

Diagnosis

Symptoms

• Symptoms of esophagitis may include the following:
  • Epigastric pain
  • Nausea or vomitting
  • Dysphagia
  • Cough

Treatment

Prevention

• Effective measures for the primary prevention of esophagitis include finding the cause, life style modifications like avoiding caffeine, alcohol, smoking and fatty food, and drinking fluids when taking medical drugs.

References

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