Inflamed oesophagus. Inflammation of the oesophagus (oesophagitis) caused by acid reflux. Reflux is where stomach acid travels up the throat and into

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Inflamed oesophagus. Inflammation of the oesophagus (oesophagitis) caused by acid reflux. Reflux is where stomach acid travels up the throat and into the oesophagus. The normal lining of the oesophagus is not designed to deal with the high level of acidity and so damage and inflammation can occur.

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