Endoscopy review due to inadequate initial treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease

 

I discovered gastroesophageal reflux disease during an upper endoscopy.

Inflammation should not be taken lightly, as it can cause serious problems if ignored, so appropriate treatment should be administered when it is detected.

Even things that seem easy to overcome can become more difficult to treat if initial treatment is not properly administered, so early treatment is important.

Actually, at first, I thought it was mild and just took it lightly.

It wasn't to the point of needing to take medicine.

However, it wasn't something I could see so easily, but that's how it was.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when small amounts of stomach contents reflux into the esophagus, and the repeated reflux process causes damage to the esophageal mucosa, leading to inflammation.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease can be managed with health care when symptoms are mild, but if it worsens, the sphincter weakens and the condition becomes more severe.

It's a disease that can be easily cured if possible, but I forgot that the timing of treatment varies depending on whether it is managed or not.

So, I usually enjoyed drinking alcohol and coffee as part of my regular habits.

People often say that drinking alcohol and coffee are not good for stomach health, but since I continued my usual eating habits despite feeling unwell, I can't expect to get better.

If I had managed it properly at the beginning, I wouldn't have taken medication, and I regret it too late.

Ultimately, poor eating habits became the main factor in worsening reflux esophagitis, causing severe heartburn that wouldn't subside.

I went to the hospital and had an endoscopy, and my reflux esophagitis worsened, so I was told I need to take medication.

I was too complacent because reflux esophagitis can also be caused by poor eating habits.

As a result, I had to take medication for about a month.

If this had worsened further, it could have progressed to a chronic condition or developed into an ulcer, so I was quite shocked.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease should never be taken lightly; it requires early treatment through appropriate medication, lifestyle changes, and dietary improvements.

I learned this time that reflux esophagitis, which can be easily cured if treated properly early on, can worsen if left untreated.

Like all illnesses, I believe that early response is important.

So, to manage it regularly, I make sure to take supplements that are good for the stomach.

I realized the importance of regular habits and the need to respond promptly when an illness is detected, especially after experiencing reflux esophagitis.