esophagitis; inflammation of the esophagus
Medical term for inflammation of the esophagus, often caused by acid reflux or infection.
Reflux esophagitis occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.
Symptoms of esophagitis include heartburn and difficulty swallowing.
逆流性食道炎 is a specific type of esophagitis caused by acid reflux, a common subtype of 食道炎.
reflux esophagitis; GERD
Compound of 食道 (esophagus) + 炎 (inflammation). The kanji 炎 is commonly used in medical terms for inflammatory conditions.