Che disturbi da l esofagite?

Che disturbi da l esofagite?

Caratterizzata da infiammazione dell'esofago, l'esofagite può essere causata da reflusso gastroesofageo, farmaci o sostanze corrosive, processi infettivi o allergie. I sintomi comprendono raucedine, mal di gola, dolore o difficoltà a deglutire e dolore retrosternale.

Come si scopre l esofagite?

L'indagine diagnostica per eccellenza rimane comunque l'esame endoscopico, durante il quale un tubicino, munito di telecamera all'estremità, viene fatto scendere nella gola e nell'esofago per esplorare lo stato di salute della mucosa; dallo studio delle immagini potranno quindi emergere preziosi indizi sulle cause dell ...

What is esophagitis and what are the symptoms?

• Esophagitis is an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat to the stomach. Symptoms include heartburn and pain while swallowing. Treatment and ways to limit discomfort are discussed. What is esophagitis?

What happens if esophagitis is left untreated?

• Overview. If left untreated, esophagitis can damage the lining of the esophagus and interfere with its normal function, which is to move food and liquid from your mouth to your stomach. Esophagitis can also lead to complications such as scarring or narrowing of the esophagus, and difficulty swallowing.

What are the treatment options for infectious esophagitis?

• Your doctor may prescribe a medication to treat a bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic infection causing infectious esophagitis. A gastroenterologist may perform a procedure to expand (dilate) the esophagus. This treatment is generally used only when the narrowing is very severe or food has become lodged in the esophagus.

What is the difference between esophagitis and Barrett's esophagus?

• Esophagitis is an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. If left untreated, this condition can become very uncomfortable, causing difficulty in swallowing, and ulcers or scarring of the esophagus. Barrett's esophagus, a complication of acid reflux,...