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I had done upper endoscopy and in report it is written that esophageal candidiasis. Can you please let me know what does it mean? How bad it is?
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Esophageal candidiasis is an opportunistic infection of the esophagus by candida albicans. The disease usually occurs in patients in immunocompromised states, including post-chemotherapy and aids.
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It means you have fungal infection in food pipe. It is a serious issue. Especially occurs after gerd. You can consult me at Lybrate for homoeopathic treatment.
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