What does reflux esophagitis mean?

Reflux esophagitis refers to an inflammatory reaction caused by acid or alkaline substances flowing back into the esophagus.

Reflux esophagitis is generally related to decreased anti-reflux function, decreased esophageal clearance, weakened esophageal mucosal defense barrier, esophageal paresthesia, delayed gastric emptying, etc. Patients may experience abnormal phenomena such as heartburn, upper abdominal pain, chest pain, belching, reflux, etc. If not treated in time, it may cause complications such as upper gastrointestinal bleeding, esophageal stricture, Barrett esophagus, etc.

Patients can take pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated capsules, esomeprazole magnesium enteric-coated capsules, rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets and other drugs according to the recommendations of medical experts to inhibit gastric acid production.