Medication for Reflux Esophagitis
Disease description:
Recently, I have been feeling a slight heat in my chest, which is quite uncomfortable and distressing. I was diagnosed with reflux esophagitis and don't know what to do. Doctor, what is the best medication for reflux esophagitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The following are some recommended medications for reflux esophagitis:
1. Proton pump inhibitors: such as omeprazole, lansoprazole, etc., are among the currently effective medications for treating reflux esophagitis. They can reduce gastric acid secretion and promote healing of the esophageal mucosa.
2. Prokinetic agents: such as domperidone, mosapride, etc., these medications can enhance the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter, promote gastric emptying, reduce gastroesophageal reflux, and thereby alleviate symptoms.
3. Gastric mucosal protectants: such as magnesium aluminum carbonate, etc., these medications can neutralize gastric acid, protect the esophageal mucosa, and relieve symptoms. However, they are generally not used alone and are often combined with acid-suppressing drugs.
4. Lifestyle modifications: in addition to drug therapy, patients are advised to change their habits, such as avoiding overeating and lying down after meals, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption, losing weight, and avoiding spicy and irritating foods, to assist drug therapy and enhance treatment effectiveness.
At the same time, patients also need to pay attention to adjusting their lifestyle and eating habits to reduce disease recurrence and worsening.
