What Are the Differences Between Esophagitis and Esophageal Cancer?
Disease description:
I’ve recently developed difficulty swallowing. My best friend suspects I might have esophagitis or esophageal cancer. What are the differences between esophagitis and esophageal cancer?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Haiming
The differences between esophagitis and esophageal cancer include distinct disease types and treatment approaches. Esophagitis refers to inflammation of the esophageal mucosa, typically requiring treatment with proton pump inhibitors, prokinetic agents, and mucosal protective agents. Esophageal cancer is a malignant tumor originating in the esophagus and is managed through surgical resection, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted drug therapy.
