How is reflux esophagitis treated?

How to treat reflux esophagitis? We need to first understand what reflux esophagitis is. This disease is an inflammatory lesion of the esophagus caused by the reflux of gastric and duodenal contents into the esophagus. After examination, it will be found that the esophagus or gastric mucosa of the human body has ulcers and erosions. It is a very serious digestive tract disease.

How to treat reflux esophagitis

1 The pillow you use when sleeping can be raised appropriately. This will elevate the head and neck and can effectively reduce reflux caused by bed rest.

2 According to the time law of food digestion, do not lie down immediately after eating. Do not eat two hours before going to bed at night, and do not eat while lying down.

3 Develop a healthy lifestyle, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, do not drink strong tea, coffee and other foods containing cocoa, and obese people should actively lose weight. These are all factors that can alleviate reflux symptoms.

4 In order to promote the peristaltic emptying function of the digestive tract and reduce the time that food stays in the esophagus, you can take some drugs that promote gastrointestinal motility.

5 Refluxed gastric acid has an erosive effect on the esophageal mucosal wall, so it is necessary to use acid suppressants in combination. Commonly used ones are H2 receptor inhibitors, PPIs and antacids.

6 For patients who have not responded to oral medication or have respiratory diseases caused by reflux, anti-reflux surgery can be performed to prevent gastric contents from flowing back into the esophagus.