Esophagitis

• Difficult and/or painful swallowing
• Heartburn (acid reflux)
• Mouth sores
• A feeling of something of being stuck in the throat
• Sour or bitter taste in the mouth from regurgitation of stomach contents
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Fast breathing
• Chest pain
• Blood in the stools
• Increased salivation or drooling

• Maintain a healthy weight
• Avoiding smoking
• Limit alcohol intake
• Eating a nutritious diet based on the food guide pyramid
• Getting adequate rest
• Practicing safer sex
• Getting proper treatment for GERD

• Direct visualization of the esophagus with a scope (endoscopy)
• Barium swallow (x-ray using special dye to be swallowed)
• Biopsy
• Culture

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