Allergic Esophagitis
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 6, 2025.
Allergic esophagitis is a condition that causes your esophagus to swell and narrow when your body reacts to allergens. An allergen is anything you are allergic to, such as certain foods, dust, or pollen.
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:
- Food is stuck in your throat.
- You have chest pain.
Return to the emergency department if:
- You vomit blood.
- Your bowel movements are black and sticky.
- You feel weak or dizzy.
Call your doctor if:
- You have a fever.
- You have white patches on your tongue and inside your mouth.
- You lose weight without trying.
- It is hard to swallow or it hurts to swallow, even after treatment.
- You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.
Medicines:
You may need any of the following:
- Steroid medicine may help decrease swelling in your esophagus. You will swallow this medicine so it coats your esophagus.
- Stomach acid medicine helps keep heartburn symptoms under control.
- Take your medicine as directed. Contact your healthcare provider if you think your medicine is not helping or if you have side effects. Tell your provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Keep a list of the medicines, vitamins, and herbs you take. Include the amounts, and when and why you take them. Bring the list or the pill bottles to follow-up visits. Carry your medicine list with you in case of an emergency.
Food changes:
You may need to stop eating certain foods for a while to see if your symptoms improve. Start eating these foods again one at a time as directed. If certain foods cause your symptoms, do not eat them. Some common examples are dairy, nuts, eggs, and seafood. You may need to change what you eat to relieve your symptoms. You may need to see a dietitian to help you get the right amount of nutrients.
Follow up with your doctor as directed:
Your doctor may refer you to a stomach specialist, allergist, or dietitian. Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your follow-up visits.
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