Erosive Esophagitis: What It Is and How It’s Linked to Heartburn
Repeated acid reflux could cause damage known as erosive esophagitis.
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.
- Aditya Sreenivasan, MDAditya Sreenivasan, MD is a gastroenterologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
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