Treatment Esophagitis

Proper treatment depends on the cause.

If it is GERD, reflux needs to be addressed. With infection, drugs are given that are effective on the microorganism in question. Immunity is supported.

Lifestyle and dietary modifications are important, as well as weight loss.

An example is the restriction of foods that induce pyrosis. Prohibition of alcohol intake, restriction of smoking or exclusion of drugs that have negative effects. In case of intoxication, immediate professional examination and treatment is necessary.

Pharmacotherapy, i.e. taking medication, may include antifungals, antibiotics or antivirals. Alternatively, drugs to reduce stomach acid production, antacids, as well as proton pump inhibitors or prokinetics.

Surgical treatment is chosen in case of severe damage to the oesophagus or in more severe forms of GERD.

Table: Poor and good lifestyle and dietary modifications

Good	Poor
weight reduction	coffee
adequate nutrition vitamins and minerals	alcohol in particular concentrated alcohol in large quantities beer and red wine
non-irritating diet	smoking
appropriate pharmacological treatment	sourdough pastry fresh pastries
smaller portions	fatty and fried foods
eating more often during the day, i.e. 5 times	hot or cold food and drinks
fibre	eating just before bedtime
less salt	citrus fruits
lying on the left side in sleep
zvýšená poloha hornej polovice tela pri ležaní	chocolate
Probiotics	peppermint
natural remedies, good for ailments: liquorice camomile flax seeds (not whole, but finely crushed) marigold mint oregano dandelion shepherd's purse dill buckthorn (sandthorn, sallowthorn, seaberry) potato juice	onion

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth

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The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.

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