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Herpes esophagitis - Treatment

Treatment:

The objective of treatment is to control the infection with antiviral medications. Some people also get pain medicine.

Expectations (prognosis):

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

Complications:

Complications include recurrent infections.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have any condition that can cause reduced immune response and you develop symptoms of herpes esophagitis.

Herpetic 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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