Inflammation of the esophagus mucosa is called esophagitis. This disease, in which the main inflammatory process develops in the inner shell of the esophagus. But with progression, it can affect even the deeper layers of the mucosa.
Causes of inflammation of the esophagus
Most often, inflammation of the esophagus is caused by local irritations. This, for example, irritation of mucous membrane of hot / cold food, burns with acids or alkalis, sounding or strong vomiting. But the inflammation of the esophagus and stomach can also have an infectious origin. For example, it is very often observed in patients who have chronic foci of streptococcal infection.
Also to common causes of inflammation of the esophagus are:
- work that involves the inhalation of corrosive fumes of chemicals;
- food allergy ;
- prolonged intoxication of the body.
Symptoms of acute inflammation of the esophagus
In most cases, inflammation of the esophagus mucosa occurs without significant symptoms. If the inflammatory process is not strong, then the patient will only occasionally experience discomfort during eating. But when severe forms of esophagitis symptoms are manifested by severe pains - acute, severe, burning. Painful sensations can give even to the neck or back.
Symptoms of acute inflammation of the intestines are swallowing disorder and increased salivation. In severe cases, the patient may have bloody vomiting.
After the appearance of the first signs, the disease can cease and the symptoms cease to manifest. But this does not mean that the patient no longer needs to carry out treatment. Without it, rough scars and stenoses can form on the esophagus, which leads to the progression of dysphagia.
Symptoms of chronic inflammation of the esophagus
The main symptoms of chronic inflammation of the esophagus are heartburn and burning sensation behind the sternum. Heartburn, as a rule, becomes stronger after taking acute or fatty foods, coffee and carbonated drinks.
Other signs of the inflammatory process that develops in the esophagus are:
- belching with an unpleasant bitter or sour aftertaste;
- frequent pneumonia;
- respiratory disorders (manifested most often at night);
- bronchial asthma .
Chronic inflammation can occur with pain in the region of the xiphoid process, which is given in the back and neck, but they are not strong, since for such a degree of disease is characterized by moderate severity of pain.