Presentation
Food allergies can present at any age, from infancy to adulthood. Patients present differently, some with itchy throat/mouth, hives, others with abdominal discomfort, or even vomiting. [kernallergy.com]
Presumably, the present case was caused by strong acidity due to incomplete dilution, and chemical burning from an exothermic reaction. [e-ce.org]
His present research focusses on the gastrointestinal tract and its metabolic and microbiological functions. He has published more than 130 scientific articles in national and international indexed journals and presented more than 100 abstracts. [books.google.com]
Gavin Young) While initially described in children, the characteristic clinical presentation is a middle-aged man with solid-food dysphagia. [incytepathology.wordpress.com]
Abstract Over a period of six years 16 patients presented to Dr. Al Mofarreh's polyclinic with drug-induced esophageal ulcerations. [saudijgastro.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Dysphagia
[…] sticking in the oesophagus (in case of chemical or drug esophagitis) d) In the case of radiation esophagitis, there will be Mucosal atrophy, submucosal fibrosis and Vascular intimal thickening Clinical Features and signs (infectious esophagitis) 1. dysphagia [medicotips.com]
Dysphagia. [serial on the Internet. (2009 December), [cited March 31, 2011]; 24(4): 403–411. Available from: PubMed.] [physio-pedia.com]
The patient had progressive odynophagia and dysphagia, which markedly impaired her oral intake, and hematemesis. [nejm.org]
However, it is increasingly apparent that the pathogenesis of esophagitis is distinct from that of the spectrum of potential GERD symptoms ranging from heartburn to regurgitation, chest pain, dysphagia, laryngitis, and cough,” he wrote, adding that a [healio.com]
- Abdominal Pain
This laxative may induce side effects including abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, or electrolyte imbalance. However, picosulfate is still considered to be relatively safe, as these complications only occur in rare cases. [e-ce.org]
Bisphosphonates are commonly used for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis as well as other conditions affecting bone (eg, Paget's disease).1 The use of these agents is associated with gastrointestinal adverse effects including: abdominal pain [ebmconsult.com]
These are the signs and symptoms most commonly linked to esophagitis: abdominal pain pain and difficulty when swallowing food becoming stuck in the esophagus lack of appetite nausea and possibly vomiting cough pain in the chest when eating, heartburn [medicalnewstoday.com]
- Odynophagia
The patient had progressive odynophagia and dysphagia, which markedly impaired her oral intake, and hematemesis. [nejm.org]
Nausea Vomiting, possibly even bloody vomit ( hematemesis ) Gastrointestinal chest pain – burning (heartburn), aching, sharp pain similar to cardiac chest pain Difficulty swallowing ( dysphagia ) Painful swallowing (odynophagia) Lack of appetite Unintentional [healthhype.com]
The main presenting symptoms of our patients were odynophagia, retrosternal pain and dysphagia in 100, 92% and 69% of patients, respectively. [saudijgastro.com]
Severe symptoms include dysphagia, odynophagia, bleeding, weight loss, anemia, and those at risk for Barrett's esophagus. [physio-pedia.com]
[…] patients with severe pain who fail to respond to medical management (eg, some patients with esophagitis and chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD]). [53] In general, no particular dietary restrictions are necessary; however, if the patient has odynophagia [emedicine.medscape.com]
- Hematemesis
Seven days after admission, the patient had no more hematemesis or melena. Ten days after admission, the patient underwent follow-up upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. [e-ce.org]
Nausea Vomiting, possibly even bloody vomit ( hematemesis ) Gastrointestinal chest pain – burning (heartburn), aching, sharp pain similar to cardiac chest pain Difficulty swallowing ( dysphagia ) Painful swallowing (odynophagia) Lack of appetite Unintentional [healthhype.com]
The patient had progressive odynophagia and dysphagia, which markedly impaired her oral intake, and hematemesis. [nejm.org]
For chemical injuries caused by contact with corrosive materials, symptoms such as oropharyngeal pain, dysphagia, abdominal pain, hematemesis, and dyspnea occur during the acute phase. [omicsonline.org]
Treatment
Treatment of infectious esophagitis: Treatment varies with the causative agent. it is treated with antibacterial, antiviral or antifungal drugs depending on the causative agent that is whether it is a bacteria, virus or fungus. [medicotips.com]
Pathophysiology is emphasized throughout, providing a sound basis for discussions of the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis that follow. [books.google.com]
This treatment involves swallowing a steroid medication that was meant for inhalation to treat asthma. These medicines which are intended for treatment of inflammation within the lungs are now used to treat the inflammation seen in the esophagus. [eosinophilicesophagitishome.org]
The main methods of treatment are: Drug treatment to reduce stomach acidity. [hmcisrael.com]
Treatment Treatment of corrosive esophagitis involves reducing pain and making the patient comfortable. Gastric lavage is to be avoided in that it may worsen the condition. [healthcentral.com]
Prognosis
Pathophysiology is emphasized throughout, providing a sound basis for discussions of the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis that follow. [books.google.com]
Normally, the prognosis would be good with no serious illnesses. If there are more causes than one, the prognosis could move to fair. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prognosis; Complications If the cause of the esophagitis is an infection, and the infection is treated, the inflammation is likely to improve. If a chemical such as lye, bleach, or gasoline is ingested, the esophagus can perforate, or rupture. [diagnose-me.com]
Prognosis for esophagitis is normally good. Esophagitis can be caused by certain allergies. Being overweight increases the risk of esophagitis. Depending on the cause of esophagitis, there are various possible treatments. [medicalnewstoday.com]
Prognosis Almost all cases of esophagitis can be cured. Some causes, such as acid reflux, may require long-term treatment. External resources American College of Gastroenterology P.O. [drugs.com]
Etiology
Use Additional Use Additional Help Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10data.com]
The current data confirmed the role of oral doxycycline intake, the timing and the amount of concurrent fluid in the etiology of esophageal ulcerations. How to cite this article: Al Mofarreh MA, Al Mofleh IA. [saudijgastro.com]
The etiology for this histological finding is not clear. It could be assumed that bromazepam is able to interact with the epithelial surface in an acid milieu. [bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com]
[…] a thin tube is placed in the esophagus, through the mouth, to measure acid levels and the pH [5] Esophageal manometry ~ a procedure where a thin tube is placed in the esophagus, through the mouth or nose, to measure the pressure of the esophagus [5] Etiology [physio-pedia.com]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology of eosinophilic esophagitis over three decades in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Oct. 7(10):1055-61. [Medline]. Nurko S, Rosen R, Furuta GT. [emedicine.medscape.com]
References Christesen HB (1994) Caustic ingestion in adults--epidemiology and prevention. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 32: 557-568. Kamijo Y (2009) Corrosive substances. In: Soma K (ed.), Clinical Toxicology. (1stedn), Igaku-shoin Ltd, Tokyo. [omicsonline.org]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology is emphasized throughout, providing a sound basis for discussions of the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis that follow. [books.google.com]
Pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease: esophageal epithelial resistance. In: Castell DO, ed. The esophagus. Boston: Little Brown & Co., 1992:463-478. 11. Sarosiek J, McCallum RW. [hon.ch]
[…] includes toluene, 6 and diluted pendimethalin, a herbicide, have also been reported. 7 As previously stated, both alkaline and acidic substances can induce corrosive esophagitis, but the effects of these two types of agents are explained by different pathophysiologic [e-ce.org]
Chapter First Online: 25 March 2017 Abstract Inflammatory processes in the pediatric esophagus have received a disproportionately small amount of attention until recently, when appreciation of their pathophysiology and concordant clinical importance has [link.springer.com]
Several reports showed these symptoms, but pathophysiology was uncertain in some symptoms. It is difficult to deduce the intake of acid toilet bowl detergents from the viewpoint of toxidrome. [omicsonline.org]
Prevention
In other words, the hydrophobic properties of the phospholipids prevent gastric acid from reaching the epithelium. [ebmconsult.com]
Furthermore, the early administration of a drug that blocks the effect of MIF prevented the eosinophils accumulation in the esophagus and the development of esophagitis in treated mice. [news-medical.net]
Although prevention of esophagitis is not always possible, there are some wise measures that one can take. Maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, and limiting alcohol intake may decrease the risk of esophagitis. [diagnose-me.com]
To prevent reflux esophagitis, avoid acidic foods, caffeine, eating before going to bed, alcohol, fatty meals, and smoking. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention The most common cause of esophagitis, acid reflux, sometimes can be prevented by some very simple measures: Avoid heavy meals, especially within several hours of bedtime Cut out cigarettes and alcohol Avoid large amounts of caffeine, chocolate [drugs.com]