Esophagitis

Question: esophagitis? for the second day i have pain in esophagus when food or liquid reaches the stomach and goes in. it's like in the middle of chest but closer to the right side. it seems that something is irritated much. started to take nexium and gaviscon. will it help? im afraid

Answer: Yes, both meds will help, especially the Nexium. You are probably experiencing esophageal spasms. They're painful but, like I said, the medicine will help alot.

Question: Can eosinophilic esophagitis get me discharged from the military? I was recently diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis. I am also in the National Guard. Can this condition get me medically discharged from military service?

Answer: Wow I was just diagnosed with this as well. I have had trouble swallowing since 1997 and everyone basically said "CHEW YOUR FOOD MORE". After my last trip to the ER I found a Dr. who proclaimed himself "King of the Esophagus" and diagnosed me with eosinophilic esophagitis. My treatment was basically Prilosec. Have you tried it? Has it helped? I haven't tried it yet. I'm guessing it would not get you discharged from the military but don't quote me on that.

Question: Does marijuana or skunk have a bad effect to people who have esophagitis? is smokin generally too bad for people who suffer from Esophagitis? but the question is especially about weed..

Answer: If it's smoked through a vaporizer I doubt it. But anyone with respiratory problems should stay away from most kind of combusted smoke. P.S. Skunk is a specific strain of marijuana. It is also slang for marijuana.

Question: Can anyone give me information on eosinophilic esophagitis? I am curious about this conditon. Is there a cure for it? Do infants with it grow out of it?

Answer: Eosinophilic esophagitis is a recently and increasingly recognized disorder in adults. It is characterized clinically by dysphagia, often accompanied by food impaction. An allergic history or asthma is not an uncommon accompanying historical feature. Often, the history of dysphagia dates to adolescence. Characteristically, endoscopy reveals evidence of a long narrowing beneath a proximal stenosis or stricture of the esophagus, a corrugated or ringed appearance, or a generalized narrow appearance of the esophagus. Frank esophagitis is not part of the macroscopic endoscopic picture of eosinophilic esophagitis. After dilation of the esophagus, it is not uncommon to see "fracturing" of the mucosa that can be alarmingly long and deep. Severe chest pain following dilation is not unusual with this disease. All of these endoscopic features are very suggestive of a diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis, but are not diagnostic. The diagnosis is made by the finding of increased eosinophils in the mucosa on an endoscopic biopsy specimen. The degree of eosinophilic infiltration "diagnostic" of eosinophilic esophagitis has not been determined, and has been observed to be quite variable. The currently recommended treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis is based on the hypothesis that this disorder represents an epithelial response to an antigen (allergic response). Thus, avoidance of foods that seem to cause esophageal symptoms, and use of antisecretory compounds (proton-pump inhibitors) and/or anti-inflammatory agents (fluticasone or montelukast) has been recommended on the basis of observational and uncontrolled experience. However, it is important to note that none of these therapies has ever been demonstrated as effective in improving outcomes in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis in randomized, controlled clinical trials, and thus, the recommendation for this treatment approach is based on theory and observation, not fact. Additionally, the natural history of this disorder has not been well characterized, but appears to be marked by periods of spontaneous remission and exacerbations that are not linked to specific factors, although food allergies and exposure have been implicated. Within the past few years, eosinophilic esophagitis has emerged from a medical curiosity to one that has received considerable attention in the literature. Several reasons might explain this interest. First, whereas this entity was considered mostly to be a problem of children, many more adults are being diagnosed with this disease. Second, it has also become clear that many of the cases of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children and young adults may in fact be eosinophilic esophagitis. Third, it has become an important etiology for several previously poorly understood processes in the past, including patients with unexplained dysphagia, small caliber and ringed esophagus, and part of the differential diagnosis of unexplained nausea and vomiting. Fourth, it has become another variant of allergic type disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, the disease is of interest to gastroenterologists, and allergists and immunologists as well. In this article, available data on eosinophilic esophagitis are given with attention to the large body of more recent literature trying to better define all aspects of this curious entity.

Question: What are some good things to eat if I have Esophagitis? I have Esophagitis and was wondering if anyone knew any food that would help put down the acidic pains, or that just are good to eat. Thanks

Answer: First make sure you're not taking any medications that could make it worse, like aspirin, or ibuprofen, and don't smoke. Avoid any acidic food or beverages (oranges, grapefruit, cola, caffeine, etc.) It is better to eat more frequent smaller meals. Go on the internet and find a good listing of a "soft" or "bland" diet. The same types of food that would be listed for an ulcer, or gastritis would also be good for esophagitis. If you've diagnosed yourself then you need to see a doctor if the condition persists.

Question: What is difference between esophagitis and erosive esophagitis and esophageal ulcers?

Answer: esophagitis- swelling of esophagis erosive esophagitis- all esophagis lining is eroding esophageal ulcers- ulsers on esophagis

Question: Is taking lemon which is acidic good gor gastritis, esophagitis and ulcer?

Answer: No. In fact if you have an ulcer or gastritis, you want to avoid eating acidic and spicy foods. Go with soft, more bland foods, and basic to help neutralize the acidity of your stomach.

Question: Does anybody have any experience with Eosinophilic Esophagitis? I was just diagnosed with this form of esophagitis after getting a biopsy done. I was just wondering if anybody has any knowledge that they can share with me about this. I have had difficulty swallowing solid foods from time to time. Please shed some light on this situation. Thank You! Josho can you name some good doctors in the pittsburgh area. Thank You So Much!!

Answer: I'm an allergist, and we deal with eosinophilic esophagitis all the time. It's a growing problem these days, and may people are suffering from the symptom you described, in addition to others. At this point, we know some information, but there's much we still don't know about the diagnosis. Part of the diagnosis is finding whether gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) medications improve your symptoms. These included medications like Prevacid, known as proton-pump inhibitors. If they don't help, additional testing is required to discover whether certain foods are associated with your symptoms. Occasionally, we try to withdraw certain foods that are most commonly associated with eosinophilic esophagitis. These include starches, some meats and some fruits. Additional treatment involves using some inhaled steroids, but instead of rinsing your mouth, patients will swallow some water, which then coats the esophagus with the steroid. This in turn limits the presence of eosinophils in the lining of the esophagus, and hopefully your symptoms will improve. I realize this is a lot of information, but I'm sympathetic to your symptoms. Dr. Marc Rothenberg is a leading expert in eosinophilic esophagitis, and he's located at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. If you google his name and the diagnosis, several educational resources arise. Overall, you are not alone. There's an increasing number of patients with your symptoms. We just started a clinic for patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, and we're located at National Jewish Medical Center in Denver, CO. If you'd like a name of a good doc in your area, email me and I'll find you someone helpful. Take care, Dr. D

Question: what are things that relieve pain from acid reflux and esophagitis? I'm trying to take the medicine, its' not working as well as I'd like. all of a sudden I can't sleep due to acid throat. I try lying down and I start coughing a painful acid cough. I'm already sleepign on a wedge pillow. what can I do to relieve the pain so I can sleep? it's horrid.

Answer: watch what you eat. Eat things that don't contain acid. Oranges Tomatos lemon Pineapple Mangos Kiwi juices coffee strong tea any red sauces and maybe you can take Pepcid complete

Question: what diet is appropriate for someone who suffers from acid reflux?and esophagitis. ? i need a list of what to eat foods and foods that has to be avoided.if possible give me a list of what kinds of foods.

Answer: I had been suffering really bad and discovered that I have an ulcer in the esophagus , my Doctor gave me an alkaline diet to follow and Proton pump inhibitors .After 2 months the symptoms didn't improve so I carried on with the diet but separated the food groups as in food combining like (Hay diet ).My symptoms have greatly unproved , now im going to elevate my bed head ( using too many pillows just scrunches the stomach )and make sure I don't go to bed after eating .I haven't had any alcohol for a few months and I stay away from acidic foods.Good luck hope you get better soon and remember a lot of it can be trial and error.