Esophagitis

[contentuser]

Overview

The esophagus is the hollow, muscular organ that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus is part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or digestive system. Esophagitis (pronounced ē-sŏf-ă-jī′tĭs) is a term used to describe inflammation (e.g., pain, swelling, irritation) in the lining of the esophagus.

There are a number of different types of esophagitis, depending on the cause for the condition. Types of esophagitis include the following:


...Read the full article