Gastroesophageal reflux with esophagitis( GERD) is a chronic disease that is associated with the ingestion of stomach contents into the esophagus, which provokes irritation of its protective shell.
It is known that prolonged disregard of medical measures in case of gastroesophageal reflux disease with esophagitis can contribute to the appearance of Barrett syndrome, a disease in the course of which the mucosal wall of the lower part of the esophagus changes and oncology can form.
It is noteworthy that most often the disease affects men. In order to cure GERD and reflux esophagitis, one must adhere to a set of measures, the information about which is set out below.
Healthy nutrition in gastroesophageal reflux with esophagitis
An unavoidable condition for treatment is diet therapy. Diet, which will select a specialist doctor, eliminates overeating. Products dietary diet should not contain animal fats, which would moth irritate the protective wall of the esophagus. Remove from the diet with gastroesophageal reflux with esophagitis it is necessary: chocolate;coffee;fatty, spicy, salty foods;spice;citrus;carbonated and alcoholic drinks.
Several food rules:
- patients should not be eaten at night, the last meal should be four hours before rest;
- needs to sleep with an elevated upper body;
- after meals should not take a horizontal position;
- is mandatory, should refrain from nicotine and alcohol-containing beverages;
- should try to get rid of excess weight;
- avoid too narrow clothing;
- to give up physical activity, lead a quiet lifestyle.
Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux with esophagitis
In order to cure GERD doctors recommend the following drugs:
- drugs that reduce the production of hydrochloric acid, or so-called proton pump inhibitors;
- antacids are substances that can neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach;
- medications of alginic acid are tablets that react with hydrochloric acid, turn it into a foam of neutral acidity;
- prokinetics drugs( substances that increase the rate of transmission of stomach contents into the duodenum).
Consequences in the absence of action:
- ulcerative disease of the esophagus( wounds on the mucosa of the esophagus);
- occurrence of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract;
- decrease in the lumen of the lower region of the esophagus due to the frequent irritant action of the hydrochloric fluid;
- painful symptoms during swallowing;
- negative transformation of esophageal mucosa cells;
- is a pharyngeal hormone reflux, which is manifested by the ingestion of gastric juice into the pharynx, and then into the larynx. He is characterized by a hoarse voice;
- is an oncological disease of the esophagus.
Preventive measures gastroesophageal reflux with esophagitis
To avoid GERD and not bother with treatment, the following recommendations should be adhered to:
- to abandon bad habits( smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages);
- not to eat a lot of fatty, salty, spicy foods, very hot, or vice versa cold dishes, do not drink carbonated drinks;
- not eat at night( last meal a couple of hours before bedtime);
- use prescription drugs, squeezed them with a large amount of clean water;
- wear comfortable clothes;
- sleep on the pillow;
- keep track of your weight;
- regularly undergo examinations with a gastroenterologist( a couple of times a year).
To establish the correct diagnosis and start treatment of gastroesophageal reflux with esophagitis, you should contact a medical institution.