Most patients with reflux esophagitis can be cured with prompt and regular treatment. In some patients, delayed treatment may lead to complications such as esophageal stenosis and cancer, resulting in incurable disease.
Reflux esophagitis refers to the reflux of stomach contents and duodenal fluid into the esophagus, resulting in damage to the esophageal mucosa due to the reflux of acidic and alkaline substances, resulting in lesions such as erosions and tears.
The goals of GERD treatment are to reduce or eliminate symptoms, prevent complications, and reduce recurrence. If the patient receives regular treatment early in the course of GERD, most patients can be relieved of their symptoms and cured of the disease with no after-effects.
The treatment of GERD includes oral administration of proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole, Hâ‚‚-receptor antagonists such as rabeprazole, gastric stimulants such as mosapride, endoscopic treatment, and surgical treatments such as anti-reflux surgery and laparoscopic fundoplication.
The above medications are recommended to be used under the guidance of a medical professional. If patients do not receive timely treatment, the condition will gradually worsen as it progresses, and may cause complications such as esophageal stenosis and cancer, which will seriously affect the normal life of the patients and even lead to life-threatening situations. Therefore, patients with reflux esophagitis should actively follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.