Esophagitis
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Classification & external resources
ICD-10
K20.
ICD-9
530.1
MedlinePlus
001153
eMedicine
emerg/175
MeSH
D004941
Esophagitis (or Oesophagitis) is inflammation of the esophagus.

Causes
The most common cause is gastroesophageal reflux disease (Gerd). If caused by GERD, the diseases is also called reflux esophagitis.

Other causes of esophagitis include:

• infections (most commonly candida, herpes simplex and cytomegalovirus). These infections are typically seen in immunocompromised people, such as those with HIV.
• Food allergies have also been known to cause esophagitis
• Chemical injury by alkaline or acid solutions may also cause esophagitis, and is usually seen in children or in adults who attempt suicide.
• Physical injury resulting from radiation therapy or by nasogastric tubes may also be responsible.

External links
Esophageal disorders The Merck Manual entry for Esophageal disorders.
Medicine.net
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v • d • eDigestive system - Gastroenterology (primarily K20-K93, 530-579)

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