| oesophagitis | <pathology> Inflammation of the oesophagus. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| oesophagitis candida | Infection of the oesophagus by the yeast-like fungus Candidal albicans. Usually occurs in the immunocompromised individual (AIDS). Oral thrush is a predisposing factor. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing, pain on swallowing and oral lesions. Diagnosis is made using UGI endoscopy. Treatment is with antifungal agents such as ketoconazole or fluconazole. (27 Sep 1997) |
| oesophagitis, peptic | Inflammation of the oesophagus caused by reflux of gastric juice and/or stomach and duodenal contents. (12 Dec 1998) |
| candidal oesophagitis | <gastroenterology, microbiology, oncology> Infection with a fungus of the genus Candida. It is usually a superficial infection of the moist cutaneous areas of the body and is generally caused by Candida albicans, it most commonly involves the skin (dermatocandidiasis), oral mucous membranes (oral candidiasis), respiratory tract (bronchocandidiasis) and vagina (vaginal candidiasis or thrush). Rarely there is a systemic infection or endocarditis. Oral candidiasis: describes a fungal (yeast) infection of the oral cavity due to Candida. It is common in infants, diabetics or those on chemotherapy and is well recognised in patients with HIV infection and AIDS. Oesophageal candidiasis: Infection of the oesophagus by the yeast-like fungus Candidal albicans. Usually occurs in the immunocompromised individual (AIDS or following chemotherapy). Oral candidiasis is a predisposing factor but oesophageal involvement can occur without evidence of infection in the oral cavity. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing, pain on swallowing and oral lesions. Diagnosis is made using endoscopy. Treatment is with antifungal agents such as ketoconazole or fluconazole. Synonym: moniliasis, candidosis, oidiomycosis, blastodendriosis. (16 Dec 1997) |
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| reflux oesophagitis | <gastroenterology> A disorder where a backwash of gastric juices (acid) into the oesophagus lead to inflammation and pain. Symptoms include heartburn, indigestion, increased belching and upper abdominal pain. Complications include oesophageal stricture. Treatment includes antacids, H2 antagonists and proton pump inhibitors. (27 Sep 1997) |
| herpes oesophagitis | <pathology> A viral infection causing inflammation and ulcers on the mucosal surface of the oesophagus. This infection typically occurs in the immunocompromised individual (chemotherapy recipient, AIDS patient). Symptoms include difficulty swallowing and pain on swallowing. Individuals may also be noted to have Herpes skin lesions (vesicles or ulcers) on the lips or in the mouth. Treatment includes the use of an antiviral agent (for example acyclovir). (27 Sep 1997) |
| oesophagitis | inflammation of the esophagus |
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보험코드 | 성분/함량 | 구분/보험급여 |
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제품명 |
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보험코드 | 성분/함량 | 구분/보험급여 |
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