The esophagus, as an important passage connecting the throat and stomach, plays a vital role in digesting food and taking in nutrients.
However, esophagitis, a common digestive disease, is often a source of trouble. What should I do if I have esophagitis? And how can we prevent it? Let's dive in.
Esophagitis, also known as esophageal ulcer, is a damaged and inflammatory lesion of the esophageal mucosa due to various reasons. Symptoms include retrosternal pain, difficulty swallowing, and heartburn.
The causes of esophagitis are complex, and the common ones include acid reflux, long-term smoking and drinking, and poor eating habits.
1.Eat a healthy diet
Maintaining a healthy diet is key to preventing esophagitis. We should try to eat less high-fat, high-sugar, spicy, and irritating foods, and eat more foods rich in vitamins and fiber, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, etc. In addition, eat regularly and avoid overeating.
2.Control your weight
Obesity is an important risk factor for esophagitis. Maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding obesity can help reduce the risk of esophagitis.
3.Quit smoking and drinking
Long-term smoking and alcohol consumption can irritate the esophageal mucosa and cause inflammation. Quitting smoking and alcohol is an important measure to prevent esophagitis.
4.Avoid excessive fatigue
Excessive fatigue can weaken the body's immunity and lead to various diseases, including esophagitis. Therefore, getting enough rest and sleep to avoid excessive fatigue can help prevent esophagitis.
5.Regular check-ups
For high-risk groups such as family history of esophagitis, long-term smoking and drinking, and poor eating habits, regular esophageal examinations are necessary. With early detection and**, the development and exacerbation of esophagitis can be effectively prevented.
6.Be mindful of drug use
Certain medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antineoplastic drugs, etc., may trigger esophagitis. When using these medications, you should follow your doctor's advice and be aware of the possible ***
7.Be in a good frame of mind
Long-term mental stress, anxiety, depression and other negative emotions can affect the body's immunity and endocrine system, increasing the risk of esophagitis. Maintaining an optimistic, positive mindset with proper mental adjustment and relaxation training can help prevent esophagitis.
In short, having esophagitis is not terrible, the key is timely diagnosis and **. At the same time, through a healthy lifestyle and dietary adjustments, we can effectively prevent the occurrence of esophagitis.
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*: Zhang Dexu, Department of Gastroenterology, Huaihua Jimin Hospital, Lipu County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province].
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