Esophagitis, a flame within,
The esophagus doth bear its sin.
From mouth to stomach, food must tread,
But inflammation makes it dread.
Acid reflux, the common foe,
Stomach's fire will often show.
Back it flows, the acid sting,
Esophageal lining feels the wring.
Infections too, they join the fray,
Bacteria, viruses, fungi sway.
For weakened bodies, it’s a plight,
Esophagitis comes to light.
Medications, oh what a pain,
When pills get stuck, they leave a stain.
NSAIDs, antibiotics too,
Can inflame the path food travels through.
Allergies, they can ignite,
Eosinophils join the fight.
Certain foods, allergens grand,
Inflame the esophagus, at hand.
Radiation’s cure, a double-edged sword,
In treating cancer, new pain’s stored.
And chemicals, when swallowed down,
Can leave the esophagus to drown.
Symptoms rise, a painful sting,
Swallowing is suffering.
Chest pain, heartburn, acid's bite,
Food feels stuck, a constant plight.
Diagnosis needs a careful eye,
Endoscopy, the tube must fly.
Biopsy samples taken small,
Barium swallow reveals it all.
pH levels measured tight,
To understand the acid's might.
Treatment then must swiftly come,
Medications, diet, lifestyle won.
PPIs, blockers, antacids array,
To ease the pain and hold at bay.
Smaller meals, and foods to shun,
Lifestyle changes must be done.
In severe case, a surgeon’s hand,
To strengthen sphincters, firm and grand.
Preventing ulcers, strictures too,
Barrett's esophagus, to name a few.
Diagnosis quick, treatment sound,
Esophagitis must be bound.
A painful path, but with care,
The esophagus will heal, repair.
