esophagitis

esophagitis /esoph·a·gi·tis/ (ĕ-sof″ah-ji´tis) inflammation of the esophagus.

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chronic peptic esophagitis  reflux e.

pill esophagitis  that resulting from irritation by a pill that passes too slowly through the esophagus.

reflux esophagitis  severe gastroesophageal reflux with damage to the esophageal mucosa, often with erosion and ulceration, and sometimes leading to stricture, scarring, and perforation.

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e·soph·a·gi·tis (-sf-jts)

n.

Inflammation of the esophagus.

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Esophagitis

Inflammation of the esophagus.

Mentioned in: Heartburn

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esophagitis

[esof′əjī′tis]

Etymology: Gk, oisophagos + itis

inflammation of the mucosal lining of the esophagus, caused by infection, irritation from a nasogastric tube, or, most commonly, backflow of gastric juice from the stomach. Also spelled oesophagitis. See also gastroesophageal reflux.

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esophagitis

(isof´jītis),
n an inflammation of the mucosal lining of the esophagus caused by infection or irritation of the mucosa by reflux of gastric juice from the stomach.

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esophagitis

inflammation of the esophagus. Primary esophagitis, caused by physical irritants, causes spasm and obstruction, with pain on swallowing or palpation, profuse salivation, regurgitation of slimy, blood-stained saliva and feed, and may lead to stricture formation. Esophagitis also occurs commonly in ruminants as a secondary lesion in diseases characterized by erosive and vesicular lesions of the alimentary tract. Gastric reflux, invasion of the esophageal wall by Hypoderma spp., thallotoxicosis and paraquat poisoning are other causes.

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peptic esophagitis

inflammation of the esophagus due to a reflux of acid and pepsin from the stomach; occurs particularly in dogs and cats while under general anesthesia. Called also reflux esophagitis.

reflux esophagitis

see peptic esophagitis (above).

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esophagitis

GI disease Inflammation of the esophagus, primarily affecting the mucosa. See Candidia esophagitis, CMV esophagitis, Herpes esophagitis.

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Patient discussion about esophagitis.

Q. What Are the Symptoms of Esophagitis? I have a sore throat and a heartburn for a long time. Could this be Esophagitis?

A. Some of the symptoms of esophagitis are:
Difficult and/or painful swallowing
Heartburn
Mouth sores
A feeling of something of being stuck in the throat
Nausea
Vomiting
Since you have some of these symptoms, I suggest that you should go see your Doctor as soon as possible.