Erosive Esophagitis: What It Is and How It’s Linked to Heartburn

When the stomach acid that’s meant to break down the food you’ve eaten makes its way up into your esophagus, it can cause a lot of damage. Erosive esophagitis is a condition where the lining of your esophagus gets worn away, usually due to repeated episodes of heartburn.

In this video, learn more about what erosive esophagitis is and how it affects the body, according to Aditya Sreenivasan, MD, Gastroenterologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.

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Marisa Taylor Karas

Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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