Erosive esophagitis is when the inner lining of your esophagus gets worn away from repeated exposure to stomach acid — often due to frequent heartburn (acid reflux).
In this video, learn about the symptoms of erosive esophagitis, according to Aditya Sreenivasan, MD, Gastroenterologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
Aditya Sreenivasan, MD
Aditya Sreenivasan, MD is a gastroenterologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
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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.
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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