Esophagitis | Esophagus – anatomy, function and diseases
Esophagitis An oesophagitis describes in a narrower sense the inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the esophagus. Mostly the lower third is affected. Classically, those affected complain of heartburn and belching, sometimes also of difficulty swallowing and breathing. There are various causes of esophagitis, the most common being the passage of gastric acid from … Esophagitis | Esophagus – anatomy, function and diseases