Esophagitis

ICD-10 Code K20

Esophagitis

Definition

An acute or chronic inflammatory disease affecting the esophageal wall.

Also known as esophagitis, esophagitis (disease), esophagus inflammation, inflammation of esophagus, inflammation of oesophagus, oesophagus inflammation — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Esophagus Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Esophagus Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Esomeprazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Lansoprazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Omeprazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Pantoprazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Sucralfate may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)