Reflux esophagitis, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a medical condition associated with damage and inflammation on the inside of the esophagus. What are the symptoms of reflux esophagitis? Patients with reflux esophagitis may experience chest pain, difficulty swallowing food, and a burning sensation in the throat or chest. The symptoms are often …
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Background: Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the lining of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach, undergoes a change. Normally, the esophagus is lined by squamous cells, which are well-suited to withstand the mechanical forces of swallowing. In Barrett’s esophagus, this lining changes, and the squamous cells are …
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Esophagitis means inflammation in the tissue lining the inside of the esophagus. The esophagus is a long hollow tube that starts at the back of your throat and ends at the top of your stomach. Swallowed food travels down the esophagus into the stomach. What are the symptoms of esophagitis? Patients with esophagitis often suffer …
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