What does reflux esophagitis B mean?

Reflux esophagitis B is defined as the presence of one or more esophageal mucosal breaks, greater than 5mm in length, but without fusion between the breaks.

Typical symptoms of reflux esophagitis B include heartburn, acid reflux, and chest pain, which may vary from individual to individual. Heartburn is often characterized by a burning sensation behind the sternum, and acid reflux is the reflux of stomach contents into the mouth. Chest pain may be mistaken for heart disease, but it is different from the pain characteristics of heart disease.

The disease is mainly related to factors such as dysfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter and esophageal reflux. In addition, abnormal motility of the esophagus and excessive acid secretion may also be involved. In addition to symptoms, endoscopy is often used to confirm the diagnosis and assess the severity. At the same time, some other tests may be performed, such as esophageal pH monitoring, to more accurately understand the situation of acid reflux.

If not treated in time or treatment is not standardized, it may cause some complications, such as esophageal stricture, Barrett esophagus, etc. Esophageal stricture can lead to dysphagia and other problems, while Barrett esophagus is associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer

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