I just had a endoscopy done last Weds. and was told I have gastritis and mild esophagitis. Does esophagitis cause mild sore throat and a gagging sensation in the throat? Is it normal to have this? I was too drugged up to ask the doctor and I wont see him until Thursday for the biopsy results. He did tell my parents that I should keep taking the medicine and it should go away soon. I just feel like right now there is no hope and I also feel like this will never go away. I am just so frustrated, if its not one thing its another. Any response would be appreciated. Thanks!

Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus, period. It doesn't "cause" anything; it is the condition you get from reflux on the esophagus.

They don't look at your throat in endoscopy; GEs just say "not my area" and make you go to an ENT (ear-nose-throat) to check on your throat, as if it were a different issue (it's not).

REFLUXing can cause throat problems, absolutely. If you get it high enough, and/or your upper esophageal sphincter opens badly, then you can get sore throat from this, as well as other throat/mouth/ear symptoms. I haven't heard too much about the gag reflex, but some have mentioned it (I may have it too). If you have problems up in the throat or mouth, etc, it's called LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux).

i have the same conditon and dont get gagging but ive lived with it now for 10 years.