Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing pain in my lower abdomen, not knowing what's causing it. Sometimes it feels like someone is fighting inside, causing the pain to twist and turn. It's especially unbearable when eating harder foods. The doctor told me I have chronic superficial gastritis. Could you please tell me if chronic superficial gastritis can lead to esophagitis?Doctor's answer:
If chronic superficial gastritis cannot be controlled, it may lead to esophagitis. The progression of the condition varies from person to person. The recurrence of superficial gastritis is often due to excessive stomach acid, which causes damage to the gastric mucosa. If acid reflux occurs again, the stomach acid is likely to flow back into the esophagus, causing damage to the esophageal mucosa and leading to symptoms of esophagitis. Therefore, it is recommended that patients follow their doctor's advice and actively treat the condition. They should also pay attention to a light and regular diet, avoid getting colds, and refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol.