The following increase your risk of esophagitis:
Alcohol use Cigarette smoking Surgery or radiation to the chest (for example, treatment for lung cancer) Taking certain medications without plenty of water especially alendronate, tetracycline, doxycycline, and vitamins Vomiting
Persons with weakened immune systems due to HIV and certain medications (such as corticosteroids) may develop infections that lead to esophagitis.
Who is at highest risk for Esophagitis ?
The following increase your risk of esophagitis:
Alcohol use Cigarette smoking Surgery or radiation to the chest (for example, treatment for lung cancer) Taking certain medications without plenty of water especially alendronate, tetracycline, doxycycline, and vitamins {{ORGANIZATION}} with weakened immune systems due to HIV and certain medications (such as corticosteroids) may develop infections that lead to esophagitis.