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Doxycycline, tetracycline, aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, KCl, quinidine, ferrous sulfate, clindamycin, alprenolol, and alendronate can induce local inflammation in the esophagus. Predisposing factors include recumbency after swallowing pills with small sips of water and anatomic factors impinging on the esophagus and slowing transit.

Treatment: Pill-Related Esophagitis

Withdraw offending drug, use antacids, and dilate any resulting stricture.

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Section 3. Common Patient Presentations