Reflux esophagitis chest pain

Patients with reflux esophagitis not only cause trouble for people when they eat, but also have some other complications. Many patients with reflux esophagitis will notice occasional pain in their chest during their illness.

What causes chest pain in reflux esophagitis?

Reflux esophagitis is a common disease in the gastroenterology department. It is mainly caused by the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus, which stimulates the esophageal mucosa and causes pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, etc. In this case, patients need to go to the hospital for formal treatment. If a patient simply experiences chest pain, it cannot be directly diagnosed as reflux esophagitis. Chest pain may be caused by angina pectoris, costochondritis, or other heart diseases. The patient should go to a regular hospital for examination before a clear diagnosis can be made. Patients should be careful when eating and should not overeat. They should try to eat less spicy and greasy food. They can eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. These foods can supplement the patient's body with vitamins and enhance resistance. Note: Patients should pay attention to choosing a local regular hospital for further examination. They cannot simply judge what disease they have based on a certain symptom. Be careful not to get too nervous or anxious.

Complications of reflux esophagitis

In addition to causing complications such as esophageal stenosis, bleeding, and ulcers, the refluxed gastric juice can also invade the pharynx, vocal cords, and trachea, causing chronic pharyngitis, chronic laryngitis, and tracheitis, which is clinically known as Delahunty syndrome. Reflux of gastric juice and aspiration into the respiratory tract can also cause aspiration pneumonia. Recent studies have shown that GER is associated with some recurrent asthma, cough, nocturnal apnea, and angina-like chest pain.

Reflux esophagitis chest pain