Distal reflux esophagitis is a pathological disease that can be detected only with the help of fibrogastroscopy. In medical practice, this ailment is called catarrhal reflux esophagitis. The disease occurs as a result of a long process of inflammation and irritation of the mucosa of the esophagus. For this ailment is characterized by acute and chronic forms.
Catarrhal( distal) reflux esophagitis may occur in a person who has been taking coarse food, alcohol-containing drinks, strong coffee and other harmful products for a long time. The disease can occur even after accidentally ingesting a fishbone or other solid product.
Symptoms of catarrhal reflux esophagitis
In order to diagnose - catarrhal reflux esophagitis, the following symptoms are necessary: acute pain in the esophagus region, as well as pain in the part of the esophagus transition into the stomach. The patient suffers from dysphagia - a feeling of heaviness in the chest, after another meal. Also for him are characteristic: heartburn, belching and regurgitation of mucus.
Catarrhal reflux esophagitis can be detected by morphological changes in the protective mucosa of the esophagus. To do this, you need to conduct a detailed history and analyze the clinical signs of a dangerous ailment. The most popular diagnostic process is internal examination of the esophageal organs with the use of an esophagoscope. But it is used only if the person has no contraindications to the use.
Causes of catarrhal reflux esophagitis
The main reason that can trigger a disease is getting into the esophagus of fluid from the stomach( gastric juice).This process is due to a lack of cardia, which appears with a hernia in the diaphragm area. This phenomenon( failure of the cardia) leads to the development of symptoms of distal reflux esophagitis.
Treatment of catarrhal reflux-esophagitis
The disease is treated with dietary nutrition, drug therapy, getting rid of addictions and surgically.
Before talking about this in detail, it is worth noting that ignoring the adoption of measures can lead to irreversible consequences. Therefore, with the first symptoms of the disease you need to see a doctor-gastroenterologist.
Specialist will appoint a personal treatment, with an analysis of all morphological changes in internal organs.
The first thing you need to effectively treat catarrhal( distal) reflux esophagitis is a diet. In the diet should be such products, the use of which reduces the weight of a person. In the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, foods that can irritate the esophagus and increase reflux( fatty, spicy, salty foods, alcohol, coffee, flour products, nicotine, tomatoes, citrus, carbonated drinks, etc.) should not enter the organs of the gastrointestinal tract.
A variety of herbal decoctions have a catalytic effect in the treatment of catarrhal( distal) reflux esophagitis. They contain functions: anti-inflammatory, wound-healing and bactericidal.
The second measure is drug therapy. Often, the patient is prescribed enveloping( anacid) medications, pain medications and antispasmodics. Ingredients, depending on the form of catarrhal reflux esophagitis, can be attributed to antibiotics and antifungal drugs.
It is noteworthy that with severe form of the disease and appreciable intoxication of the body, enteral nutrition, infusion therapy in which the patient is administered antitoxic solutions, can be attributed. If the distal( catarrhal) reflux esophagitis appears due to ingestion of an infection, the patient is prescribed antibacterial drugs.
A person who suffers from this disease can prescribe an operation. This can be the case if the patient develops severe narrowing of the esophagus.
People who suffer from cardiac insufficiency and subsequently with catarrhal reflux esophagitis should avoid physical exertion, do not make sudden movements, do not strain the muscles of the press, do not lift weights.
If you follow all the recommendations, follow a healthy lifestyle - the result will not be long in coming. Treatment will be effective if you approach it in a comprehensive manner.
The incidence of cardia in infants is common. In this case, the kids need to provide a special care. So, the child should be fed only in a semi-vertical position, and in the end - to keep the baby upright for three minutes.