Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. When the lining of the esophagus becomes irritated or swollen, it can cause discomfort and interfere with swallowing. Early diagnosis and treatment help relieve symptoms and prevent complications.
You may experience:
Esophagitis can be triggered by several factors:
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If you experience persistent heartburn, chest pain, or pain when swallowing, consult a doctor. We can confirm esophagitis with an endoscopic examination (scope) and other tests.
Avoid spicy foods, soda, citrus fruits, chocolate, coffee, and fried or fatty foods. These can trigger acid reflux and worsen esophagitis symptoms.
The code K21.0 is used when reflux esophagitis is present with esophageal inflammation. Use K21.9 for gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis.
Esophageal cancer is coded as C15 in the ICD-10 system, covering malignancies of the esophagus.
Esophageal spasms can cause intense chest pain and difficulty swallowing but are rarely life-threatening. Treatment focuses on relieving pain and managing underlying causes.
Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophageal lining, causing heartburn and discomfort. Cancer involves malignant growth, often accompanied by weight loss, hoarseness, and worsening swallowing difficulties.
Survival rates vary by stage at diagnosis. Early-stage esophageal cancer has a significantly better prognosis, with five-year survival rates improving when detected and treated promptly.
Late-stage esophageal cancer may present with severe trouble swallowing, significant weight loss, persistent weakness, chest pain, and possible voice changes.
Treatment includes allergy testing, elimination diets to remove trigger foods, swallowed topical steroids, and sometimes esophageal dilation if narrowing occurs.
Endoscopic images in late-stage cases often show ulcers, strictures (narrowing), tissue irregularities, and signs of deep mucosal damage. We review these findings carefully with you.
