Burning sensation in the esophagus may be caused by improper eating, mental factors, or may be caused by reflux esophagitis, peptic ulcer and other diseases.
1. Improper eating: such as eating too hot, spicy and irritating food, can cause esophageal burning sensation.
2. Mental factors: such as long-term stress, nervousness, anxiety, emotional instability, etc., can cause excessive secretion of gastric acid, which can lead to esophageal burning sensation.
3. Reflux esophagitis: It is a kind of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which refers to the inflammatory lesions in the esophagus caused by the reflux of gastroduodenal contents into the esophagus. The main manifestations are heartburn, reflux, chest pain, epigastric burning sensation, belching and other symptoms. It can also cause burning sensation in the esophagus.
4. Peptic ulcer: refers to the ulcer formed by the gastrointestinal mucosa by its own digestion. The main manifestations are regular epigastric pain, abdominal distension, belching, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. It can also cause a burning sensation in the esophagus.
There are many other causes of esophageal burning sensation, which should be taken seriously, and timely consultation should be made to identify the cause of the disease and follow the medical advice for further treatment or therapy.