Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus, the tube that runs from the ...

Erosive esophagitis is a condition in which inflammation damages the lining of the esophagus, the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach. Erosive esophagitis typically develops from ...

This causes a buildup of a type of white blood cell called eosinophils in the esophagus, leading to inflammation. The inflammation causes the esophagus to become narrow, making it hard to swallow.