Open AccessNausea and vomiting caused by candida esophagitis in an elderly frail patient
Author(s) -
Kiba Takayoshi,
Kotoh Naoki,
Namba Yoichiro,
Nose Soichiro,
Tsuboi Masahiro
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
jgh open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.546
H-Index - 8
ISSN - 2397-9070
DOI - 10.1002/jgh3.12748
Subject(s) - nausea , vomiting , esophagitis , medicine , dysphagia , endoscopy , gastroenterology , surgery , disease , reflux
An elderly frail lady with features of malnutrition was investigated by endoscopy because of nausea and vomiting. Candida esophagitis was found, and there was symptomatic and endoscopic resolution after treatment with amphotericin B.