Esophagitis

Medication Induced Esophagitis

Medication induced esophagitis is

esophageal

 mucosal injury caused by the medications and usually refers to a direct toxic effect on esophageal mucosa by the culprit medication.
Take medication with an adequate amount of water to avoid Medication Induced Esophagitis.
Symptoms

Chest discomfort

  • Center of the chest

  • Rapidly developing

or Acid reflux

common

Pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat

common

Swallowing difficulties

or Painful swallowing

common

Abdominal pain

  • Located in middle upper region

Weight loss

Throwing up

  • Blood in vomit

or Black stool

Risk factors

Chronic use of medications

Taking pills just before sleeping with little or no water

Abnormal tightening or narrowing of the esophagus

or Uncoordinated contractions of the esophagus

Treatment
Treatment for drug-induced esophagitis is primarily avoiding the problem drug when possible and reducing the risk with better pill-taking habits. Your doctor may recommend: Taking an alternative drug that is less likely to cause drug-induced esophagitis. Taking a liquid version of a medication if possible.
Recommended specialist

If you have Esophagitis, then a visit to a gastroenterologist is recommended.

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