The location of chest pain for reflux esophagitis is where?

Written by Si Li Li
Gastroenterology
Updated on May 19, 2025
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The main symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) include upper abdominal bloating, chest pain, belching, acid reflux, nausea, and vomiting. The chest pain usually occurs in the middle of the line connecting the two nipples, just below the sternum. A gastroscopy can reveal lesions on the mucous membrane of the esophagus, which can be used to diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease. Depending on the size of the lesions, GERD can be classified into four grades: A, B, C, and D, with Grade A being the mildest and Grade D the most severe. Treatment mainly focuses on promoting gastric motility, repairing the mucous membrane, and acid suppression to protect the stomach. GERD is mainly related to poor gastric motility, so it is also helpful to increase physical activity to enhance gastrointestinal motility and improve gastric function, which can positively affect the recovery from the disease.

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Can I occasionally eat ice cream with reflux esophagitis?

Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can occasionally eat ice cream. However, it is advisable for those with GERD to eat less high-fat food and avoid alcohol, strong tea, coffee, chocolate, etc. It is recommended to eat small, frequent meals and avoid overeating. Consuming fresh vegetables and fruits is encouraged, but patients should not have a heavy dinner or lie down immediately after eating. After taking medicine, it’s beneficial to stand and move around. Patients should maintain a regular diet, adhere to their medication schedule, and undergo regular endoscopic check-ups. Generally, GERD is not very severe.

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Can people with reflux esophagitis eat sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes can increase the secretion of stomach acid, and it is not recommended for those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to consume sweet potatoes. GERD is a type of gastroesophageal reflux disease that refers to the damage to the esophageal mucosa caused by the reflux of acid or alkali. During an endoscopy, defects in the esophageal mucosa, or ulcers, can be observed. GERD is graded based on the size of these ulcers and the extent of erosion, with four levels of severity. The larger the damage, the higher the grade, indicating a more severe case of GERD. Therefore, those with GERD must be cautious about their diet. It is essential to quit smoking and drinking alcohol, avoid strong tea and coffee, and try not to consume foods that are rich, greasy, fried, spicy, or grilled. Foods like milk, soy milk, glutinous rice, and sweet potatoes, which can increase the secretion of stomach acid, are also not recommended. Thus, it is advised that people with GERD avoid consuming sweet potatoes.

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Can you drink sugar water after vomiting from reflux esophagitis?

Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease can drink sugar water after vomiting, as sugar water is not spicy or irritating. Patients should avoid spicy foods, chocolate, coffee, strong alcohol, and strong tea, and should consume low-fat foods. It's also important for patients to eat frequent small meals rather than large ones, especially during dinner, and to avoid lying down immediately after eating. They should also consistently take their prescribed medication and go for regular check-ups.

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Can gastroesophageal reflux esophagitis be detected by a CT scan?

Reflux esophagitis generally cannot be detected on a CT scan unless it is very severe, at which point it may be evident on a CT. Diagnosis of reflux esophagitis is primarily through gastroscope examination, where damage and erosion of the esophageal mucosa can be observed. Patients with severe reflux esophagitis may experience symptoms such as acid reflux, heartburn, and a burning sensation behind the sternum. Additional diagnostic methods include upper gastrointestinal barium meal imaging and tissue pathology biopsy. An electrocardiogram can also be performed to rule out the possibility of conditions such as angina.

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Is reflux esophagitis serious in lab results?

Reflux esophagitis of grade LA B is not very severe, indicating one or more esophageal mucosal injuries, approximately five millimeters in length, but without confluence lesions. Patients with reflux esophagitis should take medication regularly, must undergo periodic gastroscopy, and the selection of specific medications and their dosage should be under the guidance of a doctor. Commonly, proton pump inhibitors can be used to suppress gastric acid secretion, and medications like aluminum hydroxide magnesium carbonate can be used to protect the gastric and esophageal mucosa. Additionally, drugs like mosapride and itopride can be used to promote esophageal motility, as well as gastric motility.