Esophageal candidiasis history and symptoms
|
Esophageal candidiasis Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Esophageal candidiasis history and symptoms On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Esophageal candidiasis history and symptoms |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Esophageal candidiasis history and symptoms |
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[1]
- Dysphagia
- Retrosternal pain
- Epigastric pain
Less common symptoms:
- Nausea and vomiting[2]
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
References
- ↑ Mimidis K, Papadopoulos V, Margaritis V, Thomopoulos K, Gatopoulou A, Nikolopoulou V, Kartalis G (2005). "Predisposing factors and clinical symptoms in HIV-negative patients with Candida oesophagitis: are they always present?". Int. J. Clin. Pract. 59 (2): 210–3. doi:10.1111/j.1742-1241.2004.00249.x. PMID 15854199.
- ↑ Ortuño Cortés JA, Tovar Martínez A, Ruiz Riquelme J, García García A (1997). "Esophageal candidiasis in HIV-negative patients". Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 89 (7): 503–10. PMID 9265836.