Treatment Experiences for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Lifestyle Changes

The treatment for reflux esophagitis that I experienced was not a process that ended with medication alone.
Heartburn and chest discomfort disrupted my daily life, but I gradually found stability by changing my lifestyle.
Through this experience, I learned that consistent management is key to treating reflux esophagitis.

At first, I thought it was simply indigestion.
I didn't feel that my habit of frequently eating late-night snacks and lying down right after eating was a big problem.
But at some point, my forehead started to feel like it was burning and I started to have frequent bouts of diarrhea.
I eventually went to the hospital and was diagnosed with reflux esophagitis.

The first change I felt after starting medication was pain relief.
As my heartburn subsided, sleeping became much easier.
The doctor emphasized that we should not rely solely on medication but must change our lifestyle habits.
It was only after hearing that I truly understood the direction of treatment for reflux esophagitis.

After that, I stopped eating late at night and tried not to lie down for at least two hours after eating.
I also got into the habit of sleeping with the head of the bed slightly raised.
Cutting out coffee and soda was the hardest part, but the results were clear.
As these changes accumulated, the treatment effect for reflux esophagitis became more and more stable.

On days when I let my guard down and ate spicy food, the symptoms came back right away.
Each time, I felt again that I was not yet fully recovered.
So I adjusted my diet again and took my medication strictly.
Going through this cycle has taught me that treating reflux esophagitis is not a short-term solution.

After a few months, my heartburn symptoms were almost gone.
The discomfort I felt when I woke up in the morning was also noticeably reduced.
Currently, I am reducing my medication and focusing on management.
I consider this life itself to be a treatment for ongoing reflux esophagitis.

This experience taught me not to ignore the signals my body sends me.
If I felt anything even slightly abnormal, I immediately started checking my lifestyle.
So, for me, treating reflux esophagitis was the opportunity to rebuild a healthy routine.