Q. Causes of oesophagitis?
The causes include tissue erosion by hydrocliloric acid (EIC1) and pepsin, with symptoms of substernal burning, cramping, pressure sensation or severe pain. These symptoms are related to:
• Anincompetent gastroesophageal sphincter,
• frequency and duration of the acid reflux, and
• Inability of the oesophagus to produce normal peristaltic waves to prevent prolonged contact of the oesophageal mucosa with the acid pepsin.