Question 1

what is esophagitis?

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Inflammation: in the esophagus (swallowing pipe) - usually due to acid reflux but can be caused by other things. It makes your chest hurt especially with swallowing and acid reflux. Untreated esophagitis can lead to scarring and tight areas in your swallowing tube (strictures).

Question 2

how is esophagitis treated?

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Typically medication: Esophagitis is typically treated with medications. This may include medications such as Pepcid or Zantac (ranitidine) called h2 blockers. Sometimes stronger medications such as Prilosec are needed depending on the symptoms and other information. Some patents need surgical treatment to reduce acid reflux if they don't respond to medications.

Question 3

what is grade c esophagitis?

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Esophagitis: There are 4 grades of esophagitis, grade c is defined as: grade c 	mucosal breaks continuous between > 2 mucosal folds, but involving less than 75% of the esophageal circumference.

Question 4

how can i treat esophagitis?

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Try acid blockers: Most esophagitis will likely reflect injury from reflux of stomach contents (gerd) and should typically respond to acid blocker medicines.  If you choose this route and you derive no relief after 2 weeks of acid suppression treatment, then seek medical evaluation since esophagitis may be more severe than anticipated, or due to a variety of non-reflux causes.

Question 5

esophagitis  grade 2 can reoccure?

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YES.: If the conditions that caused esophagitis reoccur, so also could the esophagitis.  I note that you're taking omeptrazole.  Don't discontinue it without discussing it with your doctor.  Not only can baseline acidity recur, but evidence suggests that, after stopping a PPI, your stomach may actually become hyperacidic for a while, a condition called "rebound hyperacidity."

Question 6

how is esophagitis typically diagnosed?

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Endoscopy: Though there are features seen in a ct scan and barium swallow which are suggestive of esophagitis, the only (and best way) to definitively make the diagnosis is with an endoscopy.

Question 7

what are some home cures for esophagitis?

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Esophagitis cures: There is alot you can do for acid reflux: lose weight, no tea or coffee, no eating 3hr. Before bedtime, decrease fat intake, raise the head of your bed 4-6inches, and then take otc medication you can get at your pharmacy----pepcid, prilosec, zantac, (ranitidine) etc.

Question 8

what happens when esophagitis isuntreated?

Accepted Answer

Damage: The esophagus is damaged which can lead to scar tissue forming. This can cause difficulty swallowing. Also, ongoing damage to the esophagus is thought to cause precancerous changes to occur in the esophagus which, over time, could lead to esophageal cancer.

Question 9

what are common complications of esophagitis?

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Many: Esophagitis can lead to ulcers with pain and bleeding, strictures which can result in serious swallowing problems and lead to an increased risk of cancer. About 10% of adults with gerd will get barrett's esophagus, a change in the lining of the swallowing tube which is associated with an increased risk of cancer.

Question 10

what can i do to relieve  pain from esophagitis?

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Fight the Fire: Esophagitis is a symptom of another problem, therefore, the sources must be treated to effectively alleviate the pain.  Most cases require an acid suppressing medication along with an acid neutralizer as well as surveillance for ulcerative disease.  If pain persists despite use of these meds the dose may need to be significantly increased.  All people respond differently to meds and their dosing.

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