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]

Gavin Young) While initially described in children, the characteristic clinical presentation is a middle-aged man with solid-food dysphagia. [incytepathology.wordpress.com]

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]

Abstract Over a period of six years 16 patients presented to Dr. Al Mofarreh's polyclinic with drug-induced esophageal ulcerations. [saudijgastro.com]

• Burning Pain

  It connects the pharynx to the stomach ; swallowed food and liquids normally pass through it. [1] Esophagitis can be asymptomatic ; or can cause epigastric and/or substernal burning pain, especially when lying down or straining; and can make swallowing [en.wikipedia.org]

• Sore Throat

  I have a sore throat and a heartburn for a long time. Could this be Esophagitis? A. Esophagitis is a general term for any inflammation, irritation, or swelling of the esophagus, the tube that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

  Symptoms of reflux oesophagitis The main symptoms of GERD which causes the patient to seek medical attention are: Discomfort in the chest, alternated by pain as the disease progresses Pain in the upper abdomen Recurrent sore throat, recurrent inflammation [hmcisrael.com]

  Reflux of infectious agents, chemical irritants, physical agents, such as radiation and nasogastric intubation can cause GERD and can irritate and inflame the esophagus causing heartburn, belching, sore throat and other symptoms. [1] [2] [3] [4] Heartburn [physio-pedia.com]

• 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]

  Although the procedure was once considered risky, results from a new study add to the evidence that oesophageal dilation can be considered a safe and effective intervention to relieve dysphagia, the primary symptom of EoE. [nature.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]

• Loss of Appetite

  Signs and Symptoms Difficulty swallowing; throat pain that can range from mild to severe; a feeling that something is stuck in the throat; nausea or vomiting; loss of appetite; reluctance to eat because of pain while swallowing; fast breathing; chest [diagnose-me.com]

  […] of appetite, weight loss Often chest pain caused by GERD requires differential diagnosis of diseases of the heart and respiratory organs. [hmcisrael.com]

• Thrombosis

  One or 2 days after the ingestion of alkaline substances, destruction of the mucosa is exacerbated by thrombosis in small vessels and the production of heat. [e-ce.org]

• Withdrawn

  Direct cytotoxicity of the drug and acidity of the formulation have been suggested as possible mechanisms. 7-10 In all reported cases, the symptoms and clinical signs slowly resolved once the alendronate was withdrawn. [jcda.ca]

  The patients were managed with proton-pump inhibitors and prokinetics and when feasible, the injurious drug was withdrawn. All patients were requested to give a feedback on their response after a week of treatment initiation. [saudijgastro.com]

• Irritability

  […] drugs, little to no gastrointestinal irritation was found, but when bisphosphonates were given concomitantly with indomethacin, gastric lesions occurred.1 With the knowledge of potential topical gastrointestinal irritation with bisphosphonate use, patients [ebmconsult.com]

  Esophagitis is a general term for any inflammation, irritation, or swelling of the esophagus, the tube that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach. More discussions about esophagitis [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

  Esophagitis is a condition in which the esophagus becomes inflamed (swollen, irritated and red). Symptoms Symptoms of esophagitis vary depending on the cause of the inflammation. [cedars-sinai.edu]

  Conditions such as GERD can irritate and narrow the esophagus. [diagnose-me.com]

  Ingested irritants (e.g alcohol, acids, alkalies and hot fluids) 2. Heavy smoking 3. Anticancer drugs 4. Uremia 5. Radiotherapy Morphology: 1. [medicotips.com]

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]

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]

Pathophysiology is emphasized throughout, providing a sound basis for discussions of the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis that follow. [books.google.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]

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]

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 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 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]

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]