It is about 8 inches long and passes through the diaphragm before entering the stomach.
It is responsible for peristalsis of food. The esophagus is a muscular tube made of both voluntary and involuntary muscles. Eosinophilic esophagitis, a more chronic condition with a theorized autoimmune component.Hernias – A hernia can poke through the diaphragm muscle and can inhibit the stomach acid and food from draining quickly.Vomiting – Acid can irritate esophagus.Vitamins and supplements (iron, vitamin C, and potassium) – Supplements and minerals can be hard on the GI tract.Infection - People with an immunodeficiencies have a higher chance of developing esophagitis.Allergies (food, inhalants) – Allergies can stimulate eosinophilic esophagitis.Radiation therapy - Can affect the immune system.Stress – Can cause higher levels of acid reflux.Crohn's disease – a type of IBD and an autoimmune disease that can cause esophagitis if it attacks the esophagus.Alcohol use disorder – Can wear down the lining of the esophagus.Physical injury resulting from nasogastric tubes.Chemical injury by alkaline or acid solutions.Bisphosphonates – used to treat osteoporosis.Antibiotics – doxycycline and tetracycline.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) – aspirin, naproxen sodium, and ibuprofen.Medicines – Can cause esophageal damage that can lead to esophageal ulcers.GERD is the most common cause of esophagitis because of the backflow of acid from the stomach, which can irritate the lining of the esophagus. Esophagitis can develop due to many causes. However, infections can be spread by those who have infectious esophagitis. Esophagitis can develop into Barrett's esophagus and can increase the risk of esophageal cancer. If the irritation is not allowed to heal, esophagitis can result in esophageal ulcers. If the disease remains untreated, it can cause scarring and discomfort in the esophagus. Dysphagia – swallowing is painful, with difficulty passing or inability to pass food through the esophagus.Heartburn – a burning sensation in the lower mid-chest.
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