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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[Esophagitis]] is | [[Esophagitis]] is the inflammation of the esophagus.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esophagitis] | ||
== Historical Perspective == | == Historical Perspective == | ||
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== Classification == | == Classification == | ||
* Esophagitis may be classified into | * Esophagitis may be classified into 5 subtypes/groups:<ref name=":0" /> | ||
** Reflux esophagitis | ** Reflux esophagitis | ||
**Infectious esophagitis | **Infectious esophagitis | ||
***Fungal | ***Fungal | ||
****[[Candida]] | ****[[Candida]] | ||
*** Viral | *** Viral | ||
**** Herpes simplex | **** Herpes simplex | ||
**** Cytomegalovirus | **** Cytomegalovirus | ||
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=== Age === | === Age === | ||
* Esophagitis is more | * Esophagitis is more commonly observed among adults. | ||
=== Gender === | === Gender === | ||
* Esophagitis affects men and women equally. | |||
=== Race === | === Race === | ||
* There is no racial predilection for esophagitis . | |||
== Risk Factors == | == 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 == | == Natural History, Complications and Prognosis == | ||
* | *Prognosis is generally good. | ||
* If | *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 == | == Diagnosis == | ||
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=== Symptoms === | === Symptoms === | ||
* Symptoms of esophagitis may include the following: | * Symptoms of esophagitis may include the following: | ||
** | ** Epigastric pain | ||
** Nausea | ** Nausea or vomitting | ||
** Dysphagia | ** Dysphagia | ||
** Cough | ** Cough | ||
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=== Prevention === | === 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 == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 21:00, 8 May 2020
Overview
Esophagitis is the inflammation of the esophagus.[2]
Historical Perspective
Classification
- Esophagitis may be classified into 5 subtypes/groups:[1]
- Reflux esophagitis
- Infectious esophagitis
- Fungal
- Viral
- Herpes simplex
- Cytomegalovirus
- Viral
- Drug-induced esophagitis
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Caustic esophagitis
Pathophysiology
Clinical Features
Differentiating Esophagitis from other Diseases
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
Diagnostic Criteria
Symptoms
- Symptoms of esophagitis may include the following:
- Epigastric pain
- Nausea or vomitting
- Dysphagia
- Cough
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
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.