What are the symptoms of reflux esophagitis?

Written by Si Li Li

Gastroenterology

Updated on April 28, 2025

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Common symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) include upper abdominal distension, chest pain, belching, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. Gastroscopy may reveal lesions in the esophageal mucosa, facilitating a GERD diagnosis. Lesion sizes and severity are graded from A to D (ABCD), with Grade A being the mildest and Grade D the most severe. The main treatments include promoting gastric motility, suppressing acid production, and protecting the gastric mucosa, typically over an eight-week course. GERD is closely related to poor gastric motility, so patients are advised to increase physical activity, which can help enhance gastrointestinal motility and strengthen gastric motility, alleviating GERD symptoms.

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Plum pit qi and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can initially be distinguished by their symptoms. For example, plum pit qi primarily presents with a sensation of a foreign object in the throat, which cannot be coughed up nor swallowed down. On the other hand, GERD may lead to vomiting, gastrointestinal indigestion, and it is likely to cause symptoms such as throat pain. Therefore, distinguishing between the two based on their symptoms can be very effective. Regardless of whether it is plum pit qi or GERD, it is crucial to seek timely treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and becoming more difficult to cure.

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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.

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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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Is reflux esophagitis grade III serious?

Reflux esophagitis is generally classified into four grades according to the Los Angeles classification. Grade III indicates that the mucosal damage in the esophagus has merged, but it covers less than 75% of the esophageal circumference. Although grade III reflux esophagitis is not very severe, regular treatment is necessary. Treatment should be administered under the guidance of a doctor, and proton pump inhibitors may be considered to suppress gastric acid secretion and reduce the stimulation of gastric acid on the esophageal mucosa. Medications that protect the esophageal and gastric mucosa, such as aluminum magnesium carbonate and sucralfate, are also needed. In addition, medications that enhance esophageal and gastric motility, such as mosapride, can be taken. (Please consult a doctor before using any medication.)

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What are the symptoms of reflux esophagitis?

Common symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) include upper abdominal distension, chest pain, belching, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. Gastroscopy may reveal lesions in the esophageal mucosa, facilitating a GERD diagnosis. Lesion sizes and severity are graded from A to D (ABCD), with Grade A being the mildest and Grade D the most severe. The main treatments include promoting gastric motility, suppressing acid production, and protecting the gastric mucosa, typically over an eight-week course. GERD is closely related to poor gastric motility, so patients are advised to increase physical activity, which can help enhance gastrointestinal motility and strengthen gastric motility, alleviating GERD symptoms.