Erosive Oesophagitis
Erosive oesophagitis is inflammation that has damaged the lining of the oesophagus, the tube that carries food to the stomach. It can cause chest pain or make swallowing painful or difficult.
Key points
- Endoscopy can show breaks in the oesophageal lining that define the erosive form.
- Acid reflux is one possible cause of inflammation in the oesophagus.
- Other causes of oesophagitis can include medicines and infections.
Medicines listed for Erosive Oesophagitis
The listed capsules contain Esomeprazole and Dexlansoprazole. Both are proton pump inhibitors, a class of medicine that reduces stomach acid and is used in relation to erosive oesophagitis.