Esophagitis Ulcerative

Esophagitis is called inflammation of the mucous membrane of the esophagus as a result of acute or chronic exposure to any damaging factor. This type of disease is characterized by the formation of defects - ulcerations. Ulcers of the esophagus are also called “achalasia” (h. achalasia).

Esophagoscopy in this situation will allow you to determine the size of the lesion. During an x-ray examination, it is possible to determine the presence of jagged edges, whitish mucous in the middle third of the esophagus, loss of elasticity of its walls and the presence of peristalsis and sometimes a foreign body in the lumen.

Ulcerative lesions are common, both in adults and children, appear suddenly and last a couple of days in an acute form with increased body temperature and severe pain. As a rule, such patients do not show signs of achalasia, and the symptoms of the disease do not manifest themselves in any way. Diagnosis involves undergoing fluorography and chest X-ray as the main research methods, as well as bacteriological culture to exclude cases of tuberculosis. If the case concerns a child, then additional examination will be carried out using FGDS. This procedure can be prescribed by a gastroenterologist after a thorough analysis of the clinical picture of symptoms.

In addition, patients suffering from ulcerative lesions must adhere to a special diet, which involves excluding from the diet foods that irritate the esophagus, these are: 1. Seasonings, spices, mustard and horseradish. 2. Alcohol, carbonated drinks, coffee, strong tea, citrus juices, cold or hot food. 3. Coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa, juices, seeds. 4. Coarse plant fiber in conditions of inflammation and intense scarring. 5. Various mayonnaise-based sauces, ketchups, sausages.

But it is worth understanding that diet only relieves the inflammatory process, while treatment is carried out with antibiotics and hormonal drugs. Otherwise, the disease will only progress.