Reflux esophagitis - treatment

Reflux esophagitis refers to the type of diseases that can manifest unpleasant symptoms during life without causing special problems, and can cause serious disorders in the body, up to the formation of a cancer of the esophagus. Therefore, it makes no sense to prove once again that a timely diagnosis will not only allow us to start treatment in time, but also make it more rapid and less expensive, both materially and morally.

Reflux esophagitis 1 degree

Reflux esophagitis 1 degree (catarrhal) has a mild symptomatology and as a treatment there is an adjustment of the eating behavior. Diet in the treatment of catarrhal reflux esophagitis lasts from six months and provides for the rejection of:

• coarse food;
• strong tea, coffee, alcohol, freshly squeezed citrus juices;
• sharp, salty, smoked dishes and products;
• smoking;
• abundant use of garlic, onions, tomatoes.

At the same time it is recommended:

1. Reduce the amount of servings.
2. Do not drink water while eating.
3. Do not wear tight clothing that can increase intra-abdominal pressure (belts, pulling underwear).
4. Reduce weight.
5. The last meal is 3-4 hours before bedtime.
6. Sleep with a raised head.
7. After eating, avoid sudden movements and inclines.

Food should be, if possible, homogenized (soups, mashed potatoes, stewed vegetables, etc.), you should chew large chunks well.

For the treatment of heartburn accompanying reflux esophagitis, it is possible to take antacid preparations, for example:

• Maalox;
• Rennie;
• Almagel.

Erosive reflux esophagitis

In the treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis against the background of compliance with the diet recommended at the first degree of esophagitis, and the intake of drugs. Since erosive esophagitis is accompanied by the appearance of erosion on the mucosa of the esophagus, antacid and alginate agents are prescribed. They have an enveloping action that will help reduce the irritating effect of gastric contents on the walls of the esophagus. In the treatment of reflux esophagitis erosive type, it is possible to use prokinetic agents that activate the work of the esophageal sphincter, which will help prevent reflux.

Treatment of reflux esophagitis by folk remedies

With the correct adjustment of food and some habits, you can soon feel positive results. A supplement treatment for reflux esophagitis with herbs will help speed up the process.

Infusion of dill has long been known for its positive effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract:

1. For its preparation, a tablespoon of dill seeds is poured into a glass of boiling water and left until completely cooled.
2. Then filter and take a tablespoon before each meal.

A good result to prevent heartburn can be achieved by taking half a cup of potato juice on an empty stomach or chewing a couple of slices of raw potatoes.

Remove the inflammation of the esophagus will help a mixture of these herbs:

• 1 part of chamomile;
• 2 parts of wormwood and mint.

Further:

1. Herbs are mixed.
2. For the preparation of infusion, two tablespoons of a dry mixture is poured with a liter of boiling water and insisted until it cools.
3. Take half a glass 30 minutes before eating.

With catarrhal esophagitis infusion of dandelions will help:

1. To make it, a three-liter jar is stuffed with yellow dandelion flowers by pouring the layers with sugar (about 500 grams per 3 liters).
2. Leave to isolate the juice, which is then drunk three times daily before meals, diluting 1 teaspoon in half a glass of water.

Before starting the treatment of reflux esophagitis folk remedies should consult with your doctor and monitor the reaction of the body during treatment, as some of the herbs can cause an allergic reaction.