Esophagus is a member of the digestive tract, mostly located in the chest, a continuation of the pharynx extends from the lower limit of the cartilage ring until the entrance to the stomach in the abdomen head. Esophagus receives blood from several arteries as part of the esophagus if the cervical or thoracic or abdominal. For the esophagus two functions: the transfer of food from the mouth to the stomach, in addition to the prevention of the return of gastric content into the esophagus. And causes inflammation of the esophagus esophagus tissue damage cause considerable pain in swallowing food, usually it comes because of the large number of acidity in the stomach longer, so the digestive system diseases that can sometimes be serious complications.
Symptoms of esophagitis
- Pain and difficulty swallowing
- Cough
- Lack of appetite
- Pain in the chest behind the breastbone private
- Heartburn
- Nausea and vomiting
Causes inflammation of the esophagus
- Eating certain types of drugs can lead to inflammation of the esophagus.
- Eating foods irritating to the stomach, or repeated vomiting, or viral infections cause inflammation of the gastro-esophageal.
- The high number of white blood cells may lead to eosinophilic inflammation of the esophagus, for example, because of eating eggs or milk or beans or wheat.
- Malfunction in the device, which prevents infectious acidic leachate from reaching the esophagus.
The treatment of inflammation of the esophagus
- Pharmaceutical drugs that help the secretion of digestive acids.
- Sprays and oral inhalation.
- Sometimes surgical intervention.
Prevention of inflammation of the esophagus
- Avoid smoking.
- Avoid hot or erotic wear acid foods.
- Weight loss if you are suffering from obesity.
- Do not lie before the half-hour of taking the medication.