When the esophagus is inflamed or irritated, food moving through the esophagus to the stomach will increase this pain. Sometimes the esophagus is inflamed enough that swallowing becomes difficult, since the food has limited space to pass. When the acid reflux from the stomach goes up the esophagus to the vocal cords, it can cause hoarseness and a sore throat. Although these are common signs of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as well, when associated with esophagitis, they are usually accompanied with difficult or painful swallowing. Heartburn is a common symptom of esophagitis when it is related to reflux. When acid leaves the stomach and enters the esophagus, it will cause a burning sensation because the cells of the esophagus were not designed to withstand an acidic environment. If you have eosinophilic esophagitis, there is a buildup of white cells called (eosinophils) in the esophagus and stomach. The white cells produce a protein which causes inflammation in your throat and can lead to scarring narrowing and formation of excessive fibrous tissue in the lining of your esophagus.  An allergic response might also induce stomach pain and nausea and/or vomiting.  This can occur at almost any age, and happens more commonly in Caucasian men. As a result to the inflammation, you may have difficulty swallowing food. The esophagus can narrow to the point that food cannot pass through and becomes impacted. This is a medical emergency and requires the immediate care of a surgeon.
لاحظ إذا ما كنت تعاني من صعوبة في البلع أو ألم أثناء البلع. حدد إذا ما كنت تعاني من ألم حارق بين حين وآخر في القلب. كن واعيًا لعلامات التهاب المريء اليوزيني (التهاب المريء الناجم عن الحساسية).