Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs EsophagitisUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewCauses include stomach acids backing up into the tube, infection, some medications, and allergies. SymptomsEsophagitis often causes painful, difficult swallowing and chest pain with eating. Emergency symptoms include food stuck in the esophagus and chest pain that lasts more than a few minutes. TreatmentsTreatments depend on the cause and can include medications and surgery. In some cases, lifestyle changes also may help. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use