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Medication induced esophageal injury
K M Mohandas1, V S Swaroop, D C Desai
1Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Bombay.
Summary
Medication-induced esophageal injury can cause dysphagia. Endoscopy revealed localized ulcers from drugs like potassium chloride and doxycycline, which healed in all patients.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Medication-induced esophageal injury is a recognized clinical entity.
- Dysphagia can be a symptom of esophageal damage caused by ingested medications.