Esophagitis

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Background

  • Almost always causes odynophagia
  • Can cause prolonged periods of chest pain

Types

Inflammatory Esophagitis

Causes

  1. GERD
  2. Pill esophagitis (NSAIDs, antibiotics)

Infectious Esophagitis

  • Mainly seen in pts w/ immunosuppression (AIDS, cancer)
  • Pathogens
    • Candida, HSV, CMV, aphthous ulceration

Diagnosis

Endoscopy

Work-Up

Treatment

  • PPI for GERD-induced esophagitis


Disposition

See Also

Source

Tintinalli

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