Esophageal ulcer

Oesophageal ulcer - epithelial lesions in the oesophagus most often develop at the bottom of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.

The idea is that the inadequate functioning of the lower sphincter ring and the Food-pipe, as well as an abnormal movement of the stomach, acidic and/or alkaline stomach contents are returned to the Food-pipewhere the pH is normally around neutral.

These have the effect of Food-pipethe mucous membranes of the lower third of the epithelium may become inflamed, and the epithelium may develop mounds (erosions) or even deeper skin defects (ulcers).

It can develop completely without symptoms or complaints, but it can also cause typical (Food-pipeburns, acid reflux, upper abdominal pain) or atypical symptoms (coughing, tooth decay, pharyngitis, asthma symptoms, recurrent pneumonia, sinusitis, dysphagia, iron deficiency anaemia, ear pain, increased salivation).

Food-pipeulcers can also develop as a result of direct irritant effects (acid and alkali poisoning, Food-pipemedicines that get stuck in the mouth, e.g. chlamydia tablets).