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Hello doctor!
I went to gastroesophageal endoscopy, the doctor concluded that it was grade M reflux esophagitis. So the doctor asked me, is M grade reflux esophagitis severe or mild and can it be treated, what should I abstain from? eh? I found out there were degrees 0, A, B, C, D.
Looking forward to your advice, thank you!
Vuong Van Dung (1985)
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Hello!
The doctor would like to answer the question: "Is Reflux esophagitis grade M severe or mild and can it be treated, what should be abstained? ” as follows:
Reflux esophagitis (GERD) is usually diagnosed according to the results of esophagogastroduodenoscopy, commonly used according to the Los Angeles classification and is divided into 5 degrees from 0, A, B, C, D as you found out.
However, there are many studies that show that about 20 - 30% are diagnosed with GERD but no lesions are detected on endoscopy according to the ABCD classification, so the Los Angeles Classification expands to 02 more classifications as M ( minimal change - Minimal damage) and N (normal).
Your diagnosis of grade M is nothing serious, but the treatment is different, it depends a lot on yourself. Reflux esophagitis, in addition to drugs, lifestyle and habits changes are extremely important, you must not smoke, do not drink alcohol, do not drink carbonated drinks, limit eating fried, greasy foods, do not eat too full, do not exercise vigorously or lie down immediately after eating, exercise, lose weight to avoid obesity,...
If you still have questions about the treatment of reflux esophagitis, you can You can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System to check your esophagus. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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Answered by Specialist Doctor I Dong Xuan Ha - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine, Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital
