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oesophagitis

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oesophagitis.
Patient discussion about oesophagitis.

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.

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Long-term acid reflux can cause irritation and ulceration of the lining of the oesophagus, known as oesophagitis.
When pain is not just the result of a good night out by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
Refractory oesophagitis (non-healing of erosions) is rare since the advent of potent gastric acid inhibition with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Refractory gastro-oesophageal reflux disease can be frustrating, for ... by van Rensburg, Christo / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease - or Gord - is the general term to describe the condition of reflux, which can cause indigestion, heartburn, nausea and oesophagitis - an inflammation of the oesophagus lining.
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