Reflux esophagitis belongs to the digestive system diseases and should be consulted in gastroenterology.
Reflux esophagitis mainly refers to the reflux of gastric and duodenal contents into the esophagus, which causes inflammatory lesions in the esophagus, and clinically manifests as heartburn, acid reflux, and a foreign body sensation in the pharynx, etc. Patients who have the above symptoms should first consult a gastroenterologist, who can make a definitive diagnosis through gastroscopy and a 24-hour esophageal PH test.
After diagnosis, patients can use omeprazole, ranitidine, magnesium aluminum carbonate, domperidone and other drugs to relieve the symptoms under the guidance of the doctor, and for patients who have not had a good effect of drug treatment, they can choose surgical treatment, and the patient’s diet is recommended to be high-protein, nutritious, easy to digest, eat small meals, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and try to avoid drinking alcohol.