Peptic esophagitis

Therapeutic area
Gastroenterology
Rare disease
No

Definition
Inflammation of the esophagus that is caused by the reflux of gastric juice with contents of the stomach and duodenum.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
No
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Peptic esophagitis
Alternative names
  • peptic esophagitis
Therapeutic area
Gastroenterology

Disease mechanisms
  • Inflammatory
Sources for recorded values
All therapeutic areas
  • Gastroenterology
Sources for recorded values
Severity
Mild

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0001409

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