yeast in esophagus symptoms
Candida esophagitis is caused by the yeast Candida. It occurs when the yeast spreads from the mouth down the esophagus. The condition is often a sign of a weakened immune system. The following raise your risk for Candida infections: 1  HIV / AIDS. 2  Chemotherapy. 3  Diabetes. 4  Leukemia or lymphoma. 5  Organ transplants. 6  Other conditions that suppress or weaken the immune system.