Dec 10, 2025 · Pill esophagitis occurs when medications get stuck or dissolve in the esophagus, causing inflammation. Symptoms include heartburn, chest pain, and throat pain.

Oct 22, 2025 · Pill esophagitis, an irritation of the esophagus, is caused by medication. Learn why you may feel pain and what you can do about it.

The sensation of a pill being “stuck” often persists because the pill scratched or irritated the delicate lining of the throat or upper esophagus. Even if the pill has traveled down, the resulting inflammation …

Sep 22, 2023 · Pill esophagitis occurs when pills (like tablets and capsules) get stuck in the esophagus (the food pipe) causing pain, irritation and in some cases, damage.

May 12, 2023 · What is esophagitis? Esophagitis is inflammation in your esophagus, the swallowing tube that runs from your throat down to your stomach. It may feel sore, swollen, raw or burning. …

Pill esophagitis occurs when capsules or tablets get stuck in the esophagus (food pipe) and cause tissue damage. Antibiotics, including doxycycline, and gelatin capsules are common causes of pill …

Jun 20, 2023 · Drug or pill-induced esophagitis is esophageal mucosal injury caused by the medications and usually refers to a direct toxic effect on esophageal mucosa by the culprit medication. Common …

Oct 29, 2024 · An inflamed, sore esophagus can make it hard to swallow and can cause chest pain when you eat. Find out what causes this condition and your options for treatment.

Medications for Esophagitis Esophagitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the esophagus, the tube that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach.

Oct 24, 2025 · Pill esophagitis usually occurs in the mid esophagus [3]. This corresponds to areas of extrinsic compression by the mainstem bronchus, aorta, or cardiac atrium where pills or capsules are …