Common symptoms of esophagitis include: 
Difficulty swallowing.
Painful swallowing.
Swallowed food becoming stuck in the esophagus, also known as food impaction.
Chest pain, particularly behind the breastbone, that occurs with eating.
Heartburn.
Acid regurgitation.
 In infants and young children, particularly those too young to explain their discomfort or pain, symptoms of esophagitis may include:  
Feeding difficulties, such as irritability, arching of the back and not wanting to eat.
Failure to thrive.
Chest or belly pain in older children.
