How to check the esophagus

If you have symptoms such as heart pain, you cannot drink hot water or eat spicy food, otherwise it will hurt more. It may be due to the condition of the esophagus. You should see a doctor in time and check the esophagus to see if there is anything abnormal. Do not delay and affect better and faster treatment in the early stage. The above conditions usually occur in cases of esophagitis. Here are some methods for examining the esophagus. I hope they will be helpful to you.

Esophagitis is an inflammation of the esophagus, which refers to inflammation caused by edema and congestion of the esophageal mucosa due to irritation or damage to the superficial or deep tissues of the esophageal mucosa. Chemical irritation includes stomach acid, bile, strong liquor, strong acid, strong alkali, drugs, etc.; physical irritation includes hot food, drinks, foreign bodies in the esophagus (fish bones, etc.), long-term placement of nasogastric tubes, etc. Esophagitis may also be caused by local damage to the esophagus due to chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or by infection with tuberculosis, fungi (Candida) or viruses due to the patient's own decreased resistance. The most common clinical condition is reflux esophagitis caused by gastric acid reflux.

Inspection method

1. Fiber endoscopy

Esophagitis can cause congestion, edema, surface erosion and small shallow ulcers in the middle and lower esophageal mucosa, and sometimes stenosis.

2. Esophageal barium meal examination

The esophageal motility is weakened, the mucosal folds of the lower esophagus are rough and disordered, and sometimes small niches and stenosis can be seen.

3. Esophageal pH measurement

Measure the esophageal pH value and observe the reflux situation. If necessary, a 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring test can be performed to understand the circadian rhythm changes of esophageal pH.

4. Esophageal manometry

When a normal person is at rest, the lower esophageal sphincter has a certain pressure. The pressure is reduced in patients with gastric and esophageal reflux.

5. Acid drop test

Acid instillation test is used to stimulate the patient's symptoms as one of the diagnostic methods.

The above is an introduction to the methods of examining the esophagus. There are many methods, and the choice should be made mainly based on different situations. By understanding this information, you will not be in a hurry when you have esophagitis in the future, and you will be able to cooperate with the doctor better, which will be conducive to the improvement of the disease. Don't be afraid of trouble when you are sick. Get checked, treat the disease if you are sick, it is even better if you are healthy. The consequence of being afraid of trouble is often more trouble.