Esophagitis
A condition in which the esophagus (the passageway from the throat to the stomach) becomes irritated or inflamed.
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Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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