ICD-11 code : DA24;
Preferred Label : Oesophagitis;
ICD-11 definition : Oesophagitis is inflammation of the oesophagus. Oesophagitis can cause painful, difficult
swallowing and chest pain. Oesophagitis has several causes; some common causes include
stomach reflux, infection, oral medicines and allergies. Treatment for esophagitis
depends on the underlying cause and how badly the tissue lining the esophagus is damaged.
If left untreated, this condition can cause ulcers or scarring of the oesophagus causing
narrowing of the oesophagus, unintended weight loss and dehydration.;
ICD-11 synonym : inflammation of oesophagus; oesophagitis NOS;
ICD-11 inclusion : necrotising oesophagitis; chronic oesophagogastritis; chronic oesophagitis; acute oesophagitis; postoperative oesophagitis; oesophageal inflammation; necrotic oesophagitis;
ICD-11 "other" category code : DA24.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : DA24.Z;
Origin ID : 1540965840;
UMLS CUI : C0014868;
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Oesophagitis is inflammation of the oesophagus. Oesophagitis can cause painful, difficult
swallowing and chest pain. Oesophagitis has several causes; some common causes include
stomach reflux, infection, oral medicines and allergies. Treatment for esophagitis
depends on the underlying cause and how badly the tissue lining the esophagus is damaged.
If left untreated, this condition can cause ulcers or scarring of the oesophagus causing
narrowing of the oesophagus, unintended weight loss and dehydration.