What should I do about chest pain caused by reflux esophagitis?
Oct 14, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Introduction
Patients with reflux esophagitis experiencing sternal pain should maintain regular eating habits and avoid overeating. Their diet should primarily consist of light, easily digestible foods. They should avoid consuming greasy, raw, cold, or irritating foods. Under a doctor's guidance, medications that suppress gastric acid secretion and promote gastric motility may be used. Antibiotics are often additionally required to control local inflammation.
Reflux esophagitis-induced sternum pain can be treated by adjusting diet or using medications that suppress gastric acid secretion, promote gastric motility, or antibiotics.
1. Adjusting diet
Patients with reflux esophagitis-induced sternum pain should maintain regular eating habits and avoid overeating. The diet should primarily consist of light, easily digestible foods. Avoid greasy, raw, cold, and irritating foods such as chili peppers, white wine, coffee, and ice cream. Drink plenty of water and consume more fresh fruits and vegetables.
2. Medications that suppress gastric acid secretion
Under a doctor's guidance, medications that reduce gastric acid production can be used. Commonly prescribed drugs include lansoprazole and omeprazole.
3. Prokinetic agents (medications that promote gastric motility)
These can be combined with prokinetic drugs such as domperidone and mosapride, which help enhance intestinal motility.
4. Antibiotics
Antibiotics are often needed to control local inflammation. Commonly used antibiotics include amoxicillin and cefixime.
