The Condition"...Treatment Treatment is is directed at the cause and may include: antibiotics, antiviral, or antifungal medications for infections; medications to treat underlying conditions, such as GERD or diabetes; maintaining a healthy lifestyle; surgery to repair the esophagus..."
The Condition"...candida, cytomegalovirus (CMV), or herpes simplex; diseases and conditions that weaken the immune system, such as HIV; poorly-controlled diabetes; immunodeficiency disorders; chemotherapy; long-term steroid use; malnutrition; chemicals that are swallowed; pills that become stuck in the esophagus; medications and supplements such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), alendronate,..."
The Condition"...Causes include: infections by organisms such as candida, cytomegalovirus (CMV), or herpes simplex; diseases and conditions that weaken the immune system, such as HIV; poorly-controlled diabetes; immunodeficiency disorders; chemotherapy; long-term..."
Condition in which the esophageal lining becomes inflamed. This is usually caused by reflux disease. Continued reflux can lead to Barrett’s Esophagus, which is a precancerous condition.
inflammatory condition of the tube (esophagus) that goes from the throat to the stomach, usually due to excess acid (esophageal reflux or GERD) or infection (for example, yeast, herpes, CMV); characterized by usually burning chest pain and pain or difficulty swallowing
inflamation of the esophagus. In some cases, this is considered an AIDS-defining condition in the United States.
The Condition"...Signs & Symptoms Difficulty swallowing; throat pain that can range from mild to severe; a feeling that something is stuck in the throat; nausea or vomiting; loss of appetite; reluctance to eat because of pain while swallowing; fast breathing; chest pain; blood in the stools; increased salivation or drooling..."
This is a complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. This entails inflammation of the esophageal lining cells. There are multiple degrees of esophagitis.
The Condition"...chemicals that are swallowed; pills that become stuck in the esophagus; medications and supplements such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), alendronate, doxycycline, iron, or potassium; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)..."