If left untreated esophagitis can cause scarring and narrowing of the esophagus. This tends to happen only in severe and long-standing cases. Barrett's esophagus can also develop, which is a change in the cells lining the lower esophagus. These changed cells can then become cancerous. Your risk of cancer of the esophagus also rises if you do not receive treatment.

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