Definition: Inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that leads from the mouth to the stomach. Symptoms of esophagitis can include difficulty swallowing, heartburn, or the sensation of something being stuck in your throat. In lung cancer, esophagitis can occur as a side effect of radiation therapy.
Esophagitis
By Lynne Eldridge MD, About.com Guide
Updated July 29, 2008
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