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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Esophageal candidiasis history and symptoms

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Symptoms of esophageal candidiaisis include dysphagia, odynophagia and retrosternal chest pain.

History and symptoms

History and symptoms

More common symptoms:

Less common symptoms:

References

References

  1. ↑ Mimidis K, Papadopoulos V, Margaritis V, Thomopoulos K, Gatopoulou A, Nikolopoulou V, Kartalis G (2005). “Predisposing factors and clinical symptoms in HIV-negative patients with Candida oesophagitis: are they always present?”. Int. J. Clin. Pract. 59 (2): 210–3. doi:10.1111/j.1742-1241.2004.00249.x. PMID 15854199.
  2. ↑ Ortuño Cortés JA, Tovar Martínez A, Ruiz Riquelme J, García García A (1997). “Esophageal candidiasis in HIV-negative patients”. Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 89 (7): 503–10. PMID 9265836.

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