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  1. Esophagitis - Foods

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    Foods to eat:

    • Eating foods with low fats
    • Protein rich foods like eggs and milk

    Foods to avoid:

    • Avoid foods that cause increase reflux such as alcohol, caffeine, chocolate
    • Avoid spicy foods
    • Avoid acidic foods such as citrus fruits

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    Treatment

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    Treatment is based on the cause of the esophagitis and treatment options include medication, surgery and lifestyle changes.

    Medication

    Antifungals: Drugs used to treat fungal infections.

    Fluconazole . Nystatin

    Proton pump inhibitors: Reduces the effect of acid released in the stomach.

    Esomeprazole

    Antacids: To remove acid from the stomach.

    Milk of magnesia

    Steroids: To reduce inflammation.

    Fluticasone

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    Therapy

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    Relaxation therapy:Progressive muscle relaxation to prevent regurgitation.

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    What foods irritate the esophagus?
    Avoid bread crusts, muffins, dinner rolls, rice, and other hard, scratchy grains that can further irritate the esophagus. When it comes to proteins, ground or pureed beef, pork, and poultry will protect the esophagus, as will broths made with those ingredients.
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    Selfcare

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    Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

    • Avoid foods that cause allergic reactions
    • Avoid foods that causes regurgitation such as alcohol, caffeine and chocolate
    • Take pills with plenty of water
    • Lose weight
    • Quit smoking
    • Avoid lying down immediately after eating
    • Avoid certain medication that can lead to esophagitis like antibiotics

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    Gastroenterologist : Specializes in the digestive system and its disorders.

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  1. Foods to avoid if you have esophagitis123:
    • Tough meats
    • Fresh “doughy” bread or rolls
    • Hard bread crust
    • Abrasive foods
    • Spicy foods
    • Fatty foods
    • Alcohol
    • Caffeine
    • Carbonated beverages
    • Full-fat dairy products
    • Creamy sauces and dressings
    • Ice cream
    • Potato chips
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    Avoid tough meats, fresh “doughy” bread or rolls, hard bread crust, and abrasive foods. Sip fluids when taking solids at meals and snacks to moisten foods. Stop eating when you start to feel full. Eat slowly in a relaxed atmosphere. Choose decaffeinated coffee, tea, or caffeine-free soft drinks. Sit upright when eating.

    Esophagitis Diet (Soft Food) Guidelines | …

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    You should limit or avoid certain foods completely if you have erosive esophagitis. These include spicy foods, fatty foods, alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated beverages. Other treatments that can help erosive esophagitis include medications, sleeping with your head elevated, and maintaining a healthy weight.

    Diet Guidelines for Erosive Esophagitis - …

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    Avoid these or eat them sparingly:

    • french fries and onion rings
    • full-fat dairy products, such as butter, whole milk, regular cheese, and sour cream
    • fatty or fried cuts of beef, pork, or lamb
    • bacon fat, ham fat, and lard

    Diet Chart For esophagitis - Lybrate

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    What foods should I avoid if I have erosive esophagitis?
    You should limit or avoid certain foods completely if you have erosive esophagitis. These include spicy foods, fatty foods, alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated beverages. Other treatments that can help erosive esophagitis include medications, sleeping with your head elevated, and maintaining a healthy weight.

    Diet Guidelines for Erosive Esophagitis - GoodRx

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    What foods should I avoid if I have gastroparesis?

    Dr. Tribhushan V. Rambhatla

    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.5 years of exp

    In Gastroparesis, avoid foods which contain high fats and high fiber such as, Raw and dried fruits (such as apples, berries, coconuts, figs, oranges). Raw vegetables(such as sprouts, corn, green beans, lettuce, potato skins). Nuts and seeds Legumes or dried beans like lentils, soybeans, or baked beans.
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    What foods irritate the esophagus?
    Avoid bread crusts, muffins, dinner rolls, rice, and other hard, scratchy grains that can further irritate the esophagus. When it comes to proteins, ground or pureed beef, pork, and poultry will protect the esophagus, as will broths made with those ingredients.

    Esophagitis Diet (Soft Food) Guidelines - Cedars-Sinai

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    What foods are safe to eat in the esophagus?
    When it comes to proteins, ground or pureed beef, pork, and poultry will protect the esophagus, as will broths made with those ingredients. Avoid dry roast beef, bacon, link or patty sausage, and meat seasoned with peppercorns. Boneless white fish, such as cod and tilapia, will also be easy to swallow.

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    Are acidic foods bad for your esophagus?
    But acid that finds its way into the esophagus can cause injury and inflammation. Acidic foods can directly irritate the lining of the esophagus. This can aggravate your reflux symptoms and potentially cause further injury to your esophagus lining. Avoid the following acidic foods:

    Diet Guidelines for Erosive Esophagitis - GoodRx

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    What food triggers eosinophilic esophagitis?
    Some of the most common food triggers are milk products, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts and tree nuts, and seafood. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory condition that can make it harder to swallow and easier for food to get stuck in the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach.

    6 Foods to Avoid with Eosinophilic Esophagitis - Healthgrades

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