Several typical symptoms of esophagitis, see how many you have

The esophagus is also called the esophagus. As the name suggests, it is the passage for food to enter the stomach. If you don't pay attention to your diet and often eat some irritating foods, it is easy to damage the esophageal mucosa and cause esophageal inflammation. So, what are the symptoms of esophagitis?

Medical World Network invited Director Wang to introduce that esophagitis is esophagitis, which generally refers to inflammatory changes such as congestion and edema after the esophageal mucosa is stimulated or damaged. In severe cases, it can lead to erosion or even ulcer formation. There are many causes of esophagitis, the most common of which are gastric acid, bile, strong acid, strong alkali, drugs, strong liquor, chili peppers, and overly hot food and drinks.

Director Wang pointed out that different types of esophagitis have different manifestations. The common clinical manifestations are mainly the following:

1. Acid reflux

Gastric contents reflux into the pharynx and oral cavity without nausea and effort, with a sour taste, sometimes just acidic water. Generally, acidic liquid or food refluxes from the stomach and esophagus into the oropharynx after meals and before going to bed at night.

2. Heartburn

There is a burning sensation behind the breastbone that can extend upward to the throat. It is usually most obvious one to two hours after a meal. In addition, coughing, bending over or changing posture can cause heartburn symptoms to worsen.

3. Painful swallowing

Swallowing is painful, and is often aggravated by swallowing. In severe cases, even swallowing saliva may cause pain. This condition is common in infectious, drug-induced, or radiation-induced esophagitis.

4. Chest pain

Pain behind the sternum, which is particularly noticeable when eating a lot and is related to body position. In severe cases, it can radiate to the neck, back, and chest, and sometimes resembles angina pectoris, so care must be taken to differentiate it.

5. Dysphagia

When you suffer from esophagitis, it may cause esophageal spasm or esophageal stenosis, which may cause blockage of food when passing through the esophagus and cause difficulty in swallowing.

6. Extraesophageal manifestations

In addition, esophagitis may also cause some symptoms outside the esophagus, such as cough, asthma, hoarseness, and chronic pharyngitis.

The Medical World Network reminds that if the above symptoms often occur in your body, you may have esophagitis. It is recommended to seek medical attention in time, complete a gastroscopy examination if necessary, and improve symptomatic treatment to avoid affecting your daily life and work.