Hi,
I have read you query and find that you are suffering from severe
gastritis associated with
gastroesophageal reflux disease. Gastritis is the condition in which there is inflammation of the stomach lining. Normally the gastric lining is protected by the mucus layer which is damaged by bad diet, stress or due to medication. Lower Oesophageal sphincter is the tissue that prevents the reflux of acid secreted in the stomach.
Acid reflux into the
esophagus cause inflammation of the lining of the oesophagus.
Upper Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) helps to identify the degree of gastritis, involvement of the esophagus and duodenum. Infective pathology can also be identified by OGD scopy. Lifestyle modification, healthy diet and medications helps to manage gastritis and GERD. Oil free diet, non caffeine, non spicy food, low fat diet are the best diet option.
Proton pump inhibitors or H2 receptor blockers, antacids and anti-emetics are the medications commonly prescribed for gastritis and Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Antibiotics should be added in infective etiology.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician