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Pill Esophagitis
Aka: Pill Esophagitis, Pill-Induced Esophagitis- See Also
- Pathophysiology
- Pill taken with minimal fluid lodges in mid-esophagus, causing a local irritation or ulceration
- Causes
- Ascorbic Acid
- Aspirin
- Bisphosphonates (e.g. Fosamax)
- Corticosteroids
- Doxycycline or Tetracycline
- Iron supplements (e.g. Ferrous Sulfate)
- NSAIDs
- Potassium supplements (e.g. Potassium chloride or KCL)
- Quinidine
- Management
- Sucralfate
- Viscous Lidocaine
- Course
- Pain resolves spontaneously in 2-7 days