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Medical Conditions - Esophagitis

Irritation of the esophageal lining due to pain medications, vomiting, acid reflux, autoimmune eosinophilic esophagitis, radiotherapy, alcoholism, smoking, microbial infection of the food pipe, etc., cause swelling and inflammation of the food pipe leading to esophagitis. It presents with heartburn, painful swallow, and sore throat. Stopping medications that irritate the esophagus, taking medicines for infection, diet modifications, limiting alcohol and tobacco use, maintaining an appropriate gap between food, drug, sleep, etc., help treat it.

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What helps treat GERD chest pain in a 40-year-old woman?

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I have acid reflux and esophagitis. Is it safe to use antacids?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Your symptoms suggest gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

What are other treatment options before esophagitis surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your symptoms, such as, Waking up with severe esophagitis. Hiatal hernia. Cough, hoarseness. Dysphagia.

I feel like something is stuck in my chest. Is it due to an inflamed esophagus?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Greetings of the day. Yes, it could be inflammation of the esophagus because it has an acute onset.

Why does my mother have GERD despite diet changes?

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Is anti-reflux surgery safe for my mother, aged 65?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am deeply concerned about your worries. It confirms ongoing acid or non-acid reflux despite proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy.

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I am 38 with acid reflux. Any long-term risks of PPI use?

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I am 33, female. Are hormones worsening my acid reflux?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, your hormones and birth control pills can contribute to acid reflux. 1.

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Could my father, 56, still have cancer despite clear biopsies?

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I am 48, male. What causes a feeling of food stuck in my throat?

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