Types
• Reflux esophagitis
• Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)
• Infectious esophagitis
• Pill-induced esophagitis
Symptoms
• Pain with swallowing
• Chest pain
• Heartburn
• Food impaction
• Nausea
Diagnosis
• Endoscopy + biopsy
• pH monitoring (if reflux suspected)
Treatment
• PPIs
• Treating EoE with diet or steroids
• Antivirals/antifungals (infectious types)
• Avoiding offending medications
Self-Management
Tracking flare patterns and food triggers supports long-term management.