Esophagitis

Reflux Esophagitis

Esophagitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is a tube composed of a mucosal lining and longitudinal and circular smooth muscle fibers. It connects the

pharynx

 to the stomach; swallowed food and liquids normally pass through it. Reflux esophagitis is one of the complications that can come from having chronic heartburn and acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Avoid eating excessive amounts of foods that you know worsen your symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. These may include alcohol, caffeine, chocolate and mint-flavored foods.
Symptoms

Acid reflux

  • Occurs or worsens after a meal

common

Release of recently eaten foods different from vomiting

common

Abdominal pain

  • Located in middle upper region

common

Feel like vomiting

or Abdominal bloating

common

Chest discomfort

  • Center of the chest

  • Occurs or worsens with lying on back

common

Cough with mucus or without mucus

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

Swallowing difficulties

or Painful swallowing

Pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat

Strained voice

Whistling breathing

or Throwing up

  • Blood in vomit

Risk factors

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Overweight or obese

Pregnancy

Smoking

or Alcohol consumption

Use of beta blockers

or Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Falling sick easily

or Radiation therapy

Eating spicy food

Abnormal tightening or narrowing of the esophagus

NAFLD

Treatment
You can treat reflux esophagitis by taking over-the-counter medications such as antacids, H2-receptor antagonists or PPIs, also known as proton pump inhibitors. If these medications do not offer relief for your symptoms, your doctor may suggest surgery. There are also lifestyle changes you can make to alleviate the symptoms of reflux esophagitis. Lifestyle Changes for Reflux Esophagitis: 1-Avoid trigger foods that might increase your acid reflux 2-Maintain a healthy weight 3-Quit smoking 4-Avoid lying down after eating
Recommended specialist

If you have Esophagitis, then a visit to a gastroenterologist is recommended.

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