Esophagitis Research Paper
Week 5: Lifestyle or Medication
Hca 240
Esophagitis also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is the inflammation of the esophagus that triggers burning in the chest and may be similar to the pain of heart disease. Esophagitis is frequently caused by the backflow of acid-containing fluid from the stomach to the esophagus (Esophagitis, 2010). This happens after one eats spicy foods, chocolate, tomatoes, oranges, and caffeinated drinks, and alcohol (Silva, 2010). To control the affects of esophagitis one would need to change his or her diet. It is bad to say, but there are so many people that would rather deal with the discomfort and pain of heartburn than change their eating habits and not eat the spices or foods that they
Hca 240
Esophagitis also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is the inflammation of the esophagus that triggers burning in the chest and may be similar to the pain of heart disease. Esophagitis is frequently caused by the backflow of acid-containing fluid from the stomach to the esophagus (Esophagitis, 2010). This happens after one eats spicy foods, chocolate, tomatoes, oranges, and caffeinated drinks, and alcohol (Silva, 2010). To control the affects of esophagitis one would need to change his or her diet. It is bad to say, but there are so many people that would rather deal with the discomfort and pain of heartburn than change their eating habits and not eat the spices or foods that they