Is reflux esophagitis nausea and vomiting serious?

Written by Si Li Li
Gastroenterology
Updated on June 16, 2025
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The primary symptoms of reflux esophagitis include chest pain, upper abdominal bloating, as well as nausea, vomiting, and acid regurgitation. Gastroscopy can reveal the mucosa of the esophagus showing hyperemia, erosion, or ulceration, which can diagnose reflux esophagitis. The treatment for reflux esophagitis involves acid suppression, gastric protection, and promoting gastric motility, typically over a course of six to eight weeks. Patients with reflux esophagitis must pay attention to their diet, opting for light foods and avoiding smoking and alcohol. Foods that are fatty, rich, spicy, fried, grilled, or sweet, as well as milk, soy milk, sticky rice, and sweet potatoes should be consumed in moderation, as they can increase stomach acid secretion or cause gas, worsening the symptoms of reflux esophagitis.

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Is reflux esophagitis related to staying up late?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may not be closely related to staying up late. However, patients with GERD should still pay attention to rest, balance work and leisure, and try to minimize staying up late. The occurrence of GERD is considerably related to one's diet. If a patient consumes strong tea, coffee, spirits, spicy or irritating foods, or high-fat foods, it could easily trigger an episode of GERD or worsen the symptoms in patients. The primary symptoms of GERD include heartburn, belching, nausea, etc. Treatment involves suppressing stomach acid secretion and promoting gastrointestinal motility.

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Can people with reflux esophagitis drink alcohol occasionally?

People with reflux esophagitis should not drink alcohol, as it can irritate the stomach lining and exacerbate the symptoms of esophagitis, leading to frequent recurrences of the condition. If you have reflux esophagitis, you should primarily eat a bland diet, and avoid spicy and stimulating foods. It is also important to avoid alcohol, strong tea, coffee, and foods that are overly sweet, sour, spicy, too cold, or too hot. Normally, it is advisable to consume foods that are easy to digest and absorb and are generally light. Therefore, regular treatment is also crucial for those suffering from reflux esophagitis.

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Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease

The symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux esophagitis are quite typical and include a range of symptoms. The most typical symptom is heartburn, primarily referring to a burning discomfort or pain felt behind the sternum or beneath the xiphoid process, usually occurring about an hour after eating, often accompanied by nausea. Another common symptom is acid regurgitation, which tends to occur more frequently on an empty stomach. Additional symptoms include chest pain, mainly due to the irritation of the esophageal mucosa by refluxed digestive juices, causing esophageal spasm and resultant pain. Difficulty swallowing is also a common symptom, initially mainly due to stress-induced spasms leading to swallowing difficulties. In later stages, it is often due to the proliferation of fibrous tissue forming scars that cause esophageal narrowing, resulting in swallowing difficulties. Other common symptoms include bloating, pharyngitis, cough, asthma, and more.

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What is the treatment for reflux esophagitis?

The main symptoms of reflux esophagitis include upper abdominal pain, chest pain, belching, acid reflux, nausea, and vomiting. By conducting an endoscopy, the diagnosis of reflux esophagitis can be confirmed if the mucous membrane of the esophagus shows signs of hyperemia, edema, erosion, and ulcers. Treatment mainly involves acid suppression and gastric protection, promoting motility, and mucosal repair, which generally takes six to eight weeks. Dietary adjustments are also important, focusing on a bland and easily digestible diet. It is recommended to avoid spicy, stimulating, fried, grilled, and baked foods, as well as reducing sweet foods. Consumables such as porridge, soup, or noodles, which are easier to digest, are advised.

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How to deal with reflux esophagitis causing palpitations and a feeling of panic?

Patients with reflux esophagitis, if experiencing palpitations or a feeling of heart flutter, are advised to complete an electrocardiogram to rule out the possibility of heart disease. If heart disease causing these symptoms has been ruled out, then one may visit the hospital and consider taking oral proton pump inhibitors to suppress stomach acid secretion, reducing the erosive impact of acid reflux on the esophagus. Additionally, one can take protective agents for the stomach and esophageal mucosa, such as magnesium trisilicate, etc. The specific choice of medication and dosage should be used under the guidance of a doctor. Patients with reflux esophagitis should avoid alcohol, strong tea, coffee, etc.