How do you fix reflux esophagitis?
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How do you fix reflux esophagitis?
Esophagitis Treatments
- Over-the-counter drugs like antacids, or medications that block acid production like lansoprazole (Prevacid) and omeprazole (Prilosec).
- Prescription drugs that can block acid production or help clear your stomach.
- Surgery to strengthen the valve that separates your stomach and your esophagus.
Does reflux esophagitis go away?
Today most cases of acute reflux esophagitis can be healed. However, this frequently requires marked acid suppression for a prolonged period of time. The key to treating and healing reflux esophagitis is the initial esophagitis grade.
What is the difference between acid reflux and esophagitis?
Esophagitis is any inflammation or irritation of the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that sends food from your mouth to your stomach. Common causes include acid reflux, side effects of certain medications, and bacterial or viral infections. Reflux is when the stomach contents and acids back up into the esophagus.
What is the most likely cause of the reflux esophagitis?
Acid reflux — By far the most common cause of esophagitis is acid reflux (also called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD). It is a backflow of digestive acid from the stomach, resulting in a chemical burn of the esophagus.
What foods to avoid if you have oesophagitis?
The GERD diet is aimed at reducing acid reflux, the main cause of esophagitis.
- Avoid fatty foods.
- Avoid spicy foods.
- Avoid acidic foods and beverages such as citrus and tomatoes.
- Eat smaller meals.
- Eat soft foods that are easily digested.
- Avoid coffee (even decaffeinated), alcohol, soda, and chocolate.
What should I eat if I have esophagitis?
Avoid thin liquids which may cause choking or gagging. Use high protein, thick liquids and higher calorie items, such as milkshakes, custard, pudding, macaroni and cheese, etc. Some other soft or liquid-‐type foods are applesauce, cooked cereals, strained cream soup, mashed potatoes, Jello, rice pudding, etc.
