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Candida esophagitis - Treatment

Alternative Names

Candida infection - esophagus; Yeast infection - esophagus

Treatment:

Antifungal medicines, taken by mouth or injection, are prescribed.

Expectations (prognosis):

Esophagitis can usually be treated effectively. The outcome depends upon the underlying immune system problem that makes the person susceptible to the infection.

Complications:

Holes in the esophagus
Recurrent infection
Spread of Candida to other sites

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of esophagitis, especially if you know that you are immunosuppressed.

Candida, flourescent stain

Candidal esophagitis

Upper gastrointestinal system

Reviewed last on: 11/1/2007
Kenneth M. Wener, M.D., Department of Infectious Diseases, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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