Esophageal candidiasis history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]

Overview

The underlying predisposing factors are usually clear on obtaining history (HIV, chemotherapy, etc ..). Odynophagia is the most common encountered symptom of esophageal candidiasis.

History and symptoms

More common symptoms:

• Odynophagia
• Dysphagia
• Retrosternal pain
• Epigastric pain

Less common symptoms

• Nausea and vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Fatigue