Esophagitis is an inflammatory disease that is located on the walls of the esophagus. If you turn to a doctor in time, the disease is quite easy to treat, does not cause complications. They can get sick both children and adults. Accompanying the disease is usually heartburn, vomiting and belching. Code of esophagitis according to the international classifier ICD-10: K20.
Causes of occurrence:
- reception of acids or alkalis( chemical burn);
- physical injury;
- infection, eg, HIV, appendix;
- inflammatory processes in the intestine;
- food irritants( allergens).
After the course of the disease is classified into acute and chronic forms.
Classification of esophagitis by morphological forms:
- is catarrhal-edematous( the mucosa becomes red, it begins to swell);
- is erosive( ulcers appear on the esophagus);
- hemorrhagic( on the walls of the esophagus the blood is visible);
- necrotic( black sores);
- phlegmonous( esophagus swells, it begins to fester);
- exfoliative( on the esophagus a film is formed, if it is ripped off, then wounds will appear).Is a sign of diphtheria;
- is pseudomembranous( characteristic of scarlet fever).
Esophagitis code for ICD-10
According to ICD-10( International Classification of Diseases), the disease refers to diseases of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. Reflux esophagitis according to ICD-10 has the following classification: K21.0 - reflux with esophagitis, K21.9 - without esophagitis.
Classification of esophagitis according to Savary Miller:
- Degree A: The affected area of the esophagus is relatively small( about 4 mm), there are several ulcers( erosions) that do not merge with each other.
- Degree B: The area is increased to 5 mm, erosion can merge.
- Degree C: the ulcer affects already about the part of the esophagus. Degree D: The esophagus is afflicted by 75%.
Acute reflux esophagitis is accompanied by diseases in the stomach. The causes of chronic - alcohol consumption, smoking, malnutrition.
The most important thing is not to overwork your body, to refuse active physical activity. Mineral water is also an indispensable assistant in this matter. It helps to reduce the acidity of the gastric juice, helps the intestine to function normally. If you have this disease or if you have any suspicions about it, contact your doctor immediately. Only he can prescribe the right treatment.