When stomach acid backs up into your esophagusThe tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach., it can, over time, sometimes
cause erosions, inflammation, and tissue damage, resulting in a condition
called erosive esophagitis (EE)Erosion of the lining of the esophagus from acid reflux disease. This occurs in some patients with acid reflux disease when the esophagus is exposed to stomach acid over a period of time. Only your doctor can determine whether you have this condition, usually by upper endoscopy..
Erosive esophagitis (breaks or erosions in the lining of the esophagus) is a
potentially more serious effect of acid reflux disease (GERD)Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Describes the condition of backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus which frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. The symptoms of acid reflux disease typically occur on 2 or more days a week..
EE can sometimes make swallowing difficult. If EE is left untreated, the damage
to the esophagus could get worse.
That's why early detection and appropriate treatment is so important. Even if
you only are experiencing mild
heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. you could have erosions in your
esophagus.
Remember, only your doctor can determine if you have EE and prescribe the
appropriate treatment for you. So make an appointment to talk with your doctor.
And ask your doctor how NEXIUM heals erosions in the esophagus.