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INFLAMMATION OF THE LINING OF THE ESOPHAGUS
CHRONIC SEVERE CAN CAUSE ULCERATIONS, STRICTURES, MAY LEAD TO CANCER
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Term
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Definition
CHEMICAL IRRITATION R/T GERD OR HIATAL HERNIA
INFECTIONS IE CANDIDA, HERPES & CMV (USU. AIDS PT.)
ETOH INTAKE, SPICY FOODS, INGESTION OF CHEMICALS (IE DRAINO)
ESOPHAGEAL CANCER |
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ESOPHAGITIS
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
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SAME AS GERD, ULCERATIONS
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PT. HX. & PHYSICAL EXAM,
EGD,
BARIUM SWALLOW
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Term
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SAME AS GERD
BALLOON DILITATION FOR STRICTURES
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