Esophagitis, an inflammatory disease of the digestive system, associated with an abnormal operation of the valve connecting the esophagus to the stomach, has several degrees of its manifestation. They depend on the stage in which the disease is located, as well as on the area affected by this pathology of the esophageal mucosa.
The 1st lung is considered to be the most light and well treatable. It is expressed by the intensely red color of the esophagus, which indicates the presence of an inflammatory process in it and the presence of small defects in the form of scratches or cracks in the mucosa.
The development of esophagitis is detected by a physician during a visual examination performed by esophagogastroscopy( insertion of a thin tube in the digestive organs equipped with an optical device that allows you to see the internal surface of the digestive tract).
Features of the 1st degree of esophagitis
When the disease is at this stage of its development, it is typical for it that the developing inflammatory lesion of the mucosa is of a rather small size. At this time, it usually does not exceed 5 mm in diameter and is located within one fold.
1 degree of esophagitis suggests that the sphincter separating the stomach from the esophagus begins to weaken and pass acidic contents of the main digestive organ. As a result, the mucosa of the esophagus walls, which has a neutral environment, receives severe burns with acid.
There is a degree 1 esophagitis or cardia deficiency due to a number of reasons, among which there may be both infectious diseases that are acute( diphtheria, scarlet fever, sepsis) and various mucosal lesions.
They are subdivided depending on the kind of substances that caused them, on mechanical, chemical and thermal. The heaviest are those that have arisen as a result of the burn, so with great caution should be taken to eat very hot dishes.
The reason for the development of the patient's esophagitis 1 degree is often the surgical intervention carried out on the organs of the digestive tract, namely resection of the cardiac sphincter. It also leads to a weakening of the gastric valve, and as a result, the formation of inflammatory lesions on the esophagus mucosa.
Without appropriate treatment, they become inflamed more and erosive defects begin to form in their place.
Symptoms of esophagitis 1 degree
The most common signs of the emerging and developing disease can be considered the following:
- Heartburn. As such, it occasionally after eating can be present in any person. But in the case when the sensation of burning in the esophagus region acquires a permanent character and can arise even when harmless foods are eaten, one can speak of the manifestation of a dangerous symptom of the disease;
- Belching, mostly occurring after consuming alcoholic beverages;
- Burning and choking in the throat, as well as a feeling of irritation in the esophagus;
- After physical exertion, the swallowing reflex becomes difficult, and in the throat a feeling of coma arises;
- Behind the sternum there are painful sensations, which usually increase after a person eats.
All these symptoms indicate the possibility of developing a 1 degree esophagitis in a patient. In addition, there may be signs that are completely unrelated to digestion.
Due to the fact that due to esophagitis, which is in 1 tbsp.development, the stomach, although slightly, but shifts to the chest cavity, this affects the work of the bronchi and lungs and can cause both an impassable cough and pneumonia.
In addition, due to the release of acid content by the stomach, the composition of saliva changes, it becomes more aggressive and affects the tooth enamel negatively, causing caries. These symptoms are concomitant with such a disease as esophagitis 1 degree.
Treatment of esophagitis 1 degree
At the time when this disease is in the initial stage of its development, no special medication is needed, the more we are not talking about surgery.
At this time for the treatment of esophagitis 1 tbsp.it is enough to make adjustments to the diet, and also start to follow the appropriate diet to facilitate the work of the stomach and prevent additional damage to the mucosa. To this end, the following conditions must be observed:
- Avoid overeating, providing fractional food( at least 6 times a day in small portions);
- Refuse bad habits, such as eating at night, alcohol abuse, smoking;
- Get rid of excess weight;
- Stop wearing tightening clothes and tight belts;
- Stop the uncontrolled use of medications.
Compliance with these conditions makes it possible to cure esophagitis, which is in 1 stage of development without resorting to drug therapy.