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 is a gastroenterologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
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