Article about "Cushing's Esophagus"
"Cushing's eophachitis" is a rare chronic disease of the digestive system, which is characterized by inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Inflammation develops due to high levels of cortisol, a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands. This condition can lead to serious complications and even death.
**Causes of the development of Cushing's esophagitis** Cushing's esophagitis can occur as a congenital pathology or be the result of an infectious disease (most often pneumonia). The situation is aggravated by chronic stress and neuro-emotional overstrain. The presence of drug and alcohol addiction also significantly increases the risk of developing this pathology.
As a result of inflammation of the mucous membrane, hyperemia, ulcerations in the esophagus, and ulcers appear.
The disease occurs with varying severity of the clinical picture. **The following symptoms appear:**
Heaviness, pain in the epigastrium, behind the sternum (sometimes it can radiate to the left half of the chest). Nausea on an empty stomach. Vomiting, no relief. Nausea can appear from stress factors, physical activity, and fatty foods. Otra