Introduction
Esophagitis may be a condition of inflammation of the esophagus, and it's a disease where it is often painful and makes digglution [swallowing]difficult. Much causation behind it. Sometimes Infectious, sometimes reflux, or sometimes drug-induced esophagitis.
Types of Esophagitis
- Acute
- Chronic
Acute esophagitis
Where is an acute inflammation of the esophagus suddenly or for a few days.
Causation
- Swallowing extremely popular liquids
- Impacted foreign bodies
- Swallowing chemicals accidentally
- Infection
- Some diseases like hiatal hernia, diphtheria, etc.
Pathology
The lesion is typically situated at the lower end of the esophagus. There's hyperemia or abscess formation within the membrane. That's why it causes inflammation.
SYMPTOMS
- Acid reflux
- Nausea [tendency of vomiting]
- Sometimes vomiting of blood
- Sometimes oral ulcer
- Abdominal pain
- Heartburn or burning sensation in the chest
- Chest pain
Chronic esophagitis
It is a condition where the patient feels heartburn or burning sensation in the chest for a while.
CAUSATION
- Maltreated acute esophagitis
- Frequent vomiting
- Reflux esophagitis for a while
Symptoms
- Recurrent hematemesis [blood vomiting]
- Dysphagia [dryness of esophagus]
- Anemia
- Burning sensation behind sternum [middle bone of chest]
- Pain in chest
Investigation
Management
- Barium meal follow-through X-RAY
- Esophagoscopy
- The biopsy should be finished, checking out the causative organism.
Management
Cold mild should tend in small quantity frequently for immediate relief. Mind it, cold mild acts as an antacid.
Homeopathic medicines
Arsenic Alb 3 one dose twice daily
Asafoetida 30 one dose twice daily
NB:: it's a significant condition, so physician's consultation is usually getting priority
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