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.
Heartburn, GERD, and esophagitis can have a complicated, intertwined relationship. Esophagitis simply means inflammation of the esophagus, says Stella Y. Chow, MD, director of gastroenterology at the Lahey Clinic North Shore in Burlington, Mass. Your esophagus is the tube that connects your throat to your stomach.When your esophagus gets irritated or swollen, it causes esophagitis symptoms.Heartburn, a common symptom of esophagitis, affects almost 40 percent of Americans at least twice a month. Eosinophilic esophagitis.  2 This is a rare type of allergic reaction that causes inflammation of the esophagus, says Chow. 3  Other causes. 4  These include irritation from excessive vomiting due to illness or bulimia, alcohol, caffeine, cigarette smoking, or heartburn-causing medications like aspirin or anti-inflammatories.