Symptoms 

Symptoms of esophagitis include:

• difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
• pain when you swallow (odynophagia)
• sore throat
• hoarse voice
• heartburn
• acid reflux
• chest pain (worse with eating)
• nausea
• vomiting
• epigastric abdominal pain
• decrease in appetite
• cough

Very young children may have difficulty feeding. Contact your doctor if you or your child experience and the following symptoms and:

• shortness of breath or chest pain, especially if it does not occur while eating
• symptoms continue for more than a few days
• symptoms are severe enough to interfere with your ability to eat properly
• headache, muscle aches, or fever

Seek immediate medical attention if:

• You have chest pain lasting more than a few minutes, especially if you have a history of heart problems, elevated blood pressure, or diabetes.
• You think you may have food stuck in your esophagus.
• You are unable to consume even small sips of water.