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Esophagitis Occurs Lining Esophagus Inflammed Infection Acids Stomach

Front What is esophagitis?
Back It occurs when the lining of the esophagus becomes inflammed by infection or from the acids in the stomach (gastrophageal reflux disease).

Tags: 16, emergencies, gastrointestinal, urologic

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