How does esophagitis cause

The causes of esophagitis include acid reflux, drug stimulation, infection factors, radiation damage, etc.

1. Acid reflux

is a common cause of esophagitis, which is caused by acid reflux into the esophagus and damage to the esophageal mucosa.

2. Drug stimulation such

as aspirin, doxycycline, alendronate sodium and other drugs may damage the esophagus and cause esophagitis.

3. Infection factors

If the immune system function is weak, it is easy to cause esophageal infection by pathogenic microorganisms, which may also cause esophagitis.

4. Radiation damage

Cancer patients receiving radiation therapy may damage the esophageal mucosa and cause esophagitis.