Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Infectious Esophageal Disorders

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Odynophagia;
Chest pain;
Swallowing problem or pain with swallowing;
Gradient onset;

PhysicalFindings

Large ulcerations -> CMV;
Small ulcerations -> HSV;

ClinicalTests

Endoscopy, with cytology or biopsy
No initial tests (90% are fungal) but if no result -> endoscopy;

RiskFactors

AIDS;
Organ transplants;
Alcohol use disorder;
Diabetes;
Undernutrition;
Cancer;
Esophageal motility disorders

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

Underlining immunosuppressing condition (CD4 <100);

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

Nitro can also help, but relief  takes longer than 3-5 min which it takes for angina;
Empirical fluconazole;

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/esophageal-and-swallowing-disorders/infectious-esophageal-disorders