Complications

In some people, eosinophilic esophagitis can lead to the following:

• Scarring and narrowing of the esophagus. This makes it difficult to swallow and more likely that you will have food get stuck.
• Damage to the esophagus. Because of inflammation of the esophagus, endoscopy can cause perforation or tears in the tissue that lines the esophagus. Tearing can also occur in connection with retching that some people experience when they get food stuck in the esophagus.