Candidal Esophagitis
Definition
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pain and fever adults
pain and fever children
sore throat in adults
sore throat in children
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Candidal Esophagitis Home Care
Home care for candidal
esophagitis
includes:
Avoid citrus juice.
Avoid salty or spicy foods.
Eat a soft diet.
Take prescription medication as directed.
Acetaminophen
for pain and
fever
Ibuprofen
for pain and
fever
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Candidal Esophagitis Home Care: Pain And Fever Adults
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Barrett's esophagus
Candidiasis
Thrush
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Difficulty swallowing
Mouth or tongue pain
Sore throat
Tongue lesion
Tongue sore
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Last Updated: Apr 7, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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Candidal Esophagitis References:
Forrest G. Gastrointestinal infections in immunocompromised hosts. Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2004 Jan;20(1):16-21.
Mulhall BP, Wong RK. Infectious Esophagitis. Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol. 2003 Feb;6(1):55-70.
Underwood JA, Williams JW, Keate RF. Clinical findings and risk factors for Candida esophagitis in outpatients. Dis Esophagus. 2003;16(2):66-9.