Career NBA statistics. Eric C. Williams (born July 17, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player who, until 2007, had played in the National Basketball Association.
Lifestyle and home remedies. Depending on the type of esophagitis you have, you may lessen symptoms or avoid recurring problems by following these steps: 1  Avoid foods that may increase reflux. Avoid eating excessive amounts of foods that you know worsen your symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. 2  These may include alcohol, caffeine, chocolate and mint-flavored foods. 3  Use good pill-taking habits. 4  Always take a pill with plenty of water. 5  Don't lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking a pill. 6  Lose weight.
Risk factors for infectious esophagitis often relate to medications, such as steroids and antibiotics. People with diabetes also are at increased risk of candida esophagitis in particular. Other causes of infectious esophagitis may relate to poor immune system function. This may be due to an immune disorder, HIV/AIDS or certain cancers. Also, certain cancer treatments and drugs that block immune system reactions to transplanted organs (immunosuppressants) may increase the risk of infectious esophagitis.