Esophagitis
From Self-sufficiency
| Esophagitis | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
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| ICD-10 | K20. |
| ICD-9 | 530.10 |
| MeSH | D004941 |
Esophagitis (or oesophagitis) is inflammation of the esophagus.
Causes
Infectious
Forms of infectious esophagitis are typically seen in immunocompromised people, such as those with HIV. Types include:
Endoscopy can be used to distinguish among these conditions.[1]
Other
- The most common cause is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, or GORD in British English). If caused by GERD, the diseases is also called reflux esophagitis.
- Chemical injury by alkaline or acid solutions may also cause esophagitis, and is usually seen in children, as well as in adults who attempt suicide by ingestion of caustic substances[2]
- Physical injury resulting from radiation therapy or by nasogastric tubes may also be responsible.
- Hyperacidity.
- Alcohol abuse.
- Eosinophilic esophagitis is a little understood form of esophagitis, which is thought to be related to food allergies.
See also
References
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- Esophageal disorders The Merck Manual entry for Esophageal disorders.
- Medicine.net
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