Esophagitis Erosive

Introduction **Erosive esophagitis** is a chronic disease of the esophagus, which causes inflammation and the formation of erosions (ulcers) on the mucous membrane of the esophagus. This is a fairly common condition that can lead to serious consequences such as bleeding and esophageal perforation (a hole in the wall of the esophagus). In this article we will look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of erosive esophagitis.

What is erosive esophgitism Erosive esophgitism is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of foci of ulceration on the surface of the mucous membrane of the esophagus under the influence of the acidic contents of the stomach. It is characterized by pain, a burning sensation or heartburn in the chest, nausea or vomiting. Today, 25% of the population suffers from this diagnosis.

The likelihood of developing erosive gastroesophageal reflux exists in people of any age group, but more often among young patients (under 20 years of age), hereditary predisposition and anomalies of the gastroduodenal zone are associated with its development. The most common bulbar variants of the disease. What was caused by an allergy after some time turns into atopic dermatitis. Every percent of weight loss threatens patients with erosive esophagus