Reflux acid esophagitis diet

summary

Reflux esophagitis (RE) is an inflammatory disease of the esophagus caused by the reflux of gastric and duodenal contents into the esophagus. Under endoscopy, it is manifested as the damage of esophageal mucosa, that is, esophageal erosion and (or) esophageal ulcer. Now let's take a look at how reflux acid esophagitis diet?

Reflux acid esophagitis diet

First of all, pay attention to a small number of meals, eat a low-fat diet, can reduce the frequency of reflux symptoms after eating. On the contrary, high-fat diet can promote the release of cholecystokinin from small intestinal mucosa, which is easy to cause reflux of gastrointestinal contents.

Secondly, dinner should not be too full, to avoid lying down immediately after dinner.

Finally, obese people should lose weight. Because the abdominal pressure of obese people is increased, it can promote gastric juice reflux, especially in supine position. We should actively reduce weight to improve reflux symptoms.

matters needing attention

Abstain from smoking: nicotine in tobacco can reduce the pressure of lower esophageal sphincter, make it in a relaxed state and aggravate reflux; alcohol is the main component of alcohol, which can not only stimulate the secretion of gastric acid, but also relax the lower esophageal sphincter, which is one of the causes of gastroesophageal reflux.