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| Esophagitis Classification and external resources |
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| ICD-10 | K20. |
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| ICD-9 | 530.1 |
| MedlinePlus | 001153 |
| eMedicine | emerg/175 |
| MeSH | D004941 |
Esophagitis (or Oesophagitis) is inflammation of the esophagus.
Causes
- The most common cause is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If caused by GERD, the diseases is also called reflux esophagitis.
- Other causes of esophagitis include infections (most commonly candida, herpes simplex and cytomegalovirus). These infections are typically seen in immunocompromised people, such as those with HIV.
- Food allergies have also been known to cause esophagitis
- Chemical injury by alkaline or acid solutions may also cause esophagitis, and is usually seen in children or in adults who attempt suicide.
- Physical injury resulting from radiation therapy or by nasogastric tubes may also be responsible.
- Eosinophilic esophagitis is a little understood form of esophagitis, which is thought to be related to the intake of certain foods.
External links
- Esophageal disorders The Merck Manual entry for Esophageal disorders.
- Medicine.net
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