Esophagitis Flashcards
1
Q
What causes esophagitis?
A
Pill induced
reflux esophagitis
eosinophilic esophagitis
infectious (candida esophagitis)
2
Q
What medications can cause esophagitis?
A
Antibiotics
Antiinflammatory medications
bisphosphonates
3
Q
In what patient population do esophagitis and thrush often commonly occur?
A
immunosupressed.
4
Q
What is the hallmark of candida esophagitis?
A
pain on swallowing(odynophagia)
white mucosal plaque like lesions are normally noted on endoscopy
