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1 Common symptoms include heartburn and painful swallowing.  If undiagnosed or untreated, esophagitis can cause problems with swallowing, ulcers, scarring of the esophagus, or Barrett's esophagus, which can be a precursor to esophageal cancer.
Esophagitis and Burning in the Throat. A condition called esophagitis may cause a burning feeling in the throat. Esophagitis is an inflammation of the esophagus. The most common cause of esophagitis is GERD. When stomach acid is refluxed into the throat, it can cause irritation, which may lead to this irritation.