| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
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| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
Herpes Esophagitis |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Alternative Names: |
| Herpes esophagitis |
| Treatment: |
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The objective of treatment is to control the infection with antiviral medications. Pain medicine can also be given. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
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Esophagitis can usually be treated effectively. The outcome depends upon the underlying immunodeficiency that makes the person more susceptible to the infection. |
| Complications: |
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Complications include recurrent infections. |
| Calling your health care provider: |
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Call your health care provider if you have any condition that may result in reduced immune response and symptoms of esophagitis herpes develop. |
Herpetic esophagitis |
Upper gastrointestinal system |
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