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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2]
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of esophageal stricture include treatment and lifestyle modification for gastroesophageal reflux disease, taking pills with a full glass of water and storing all corrosive chemicals.
Primary Prevention
Effective measures for the primary prevention of esophageal stricture include:
- Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease with proton pump inhibitors or H2 antagonists as a most important cause of esophageal stricture[1][2]
- Life style modification for gastroesophageal reflux disease such as avoiding:
- Spicy foods
- Tobacco
- Alcohol
- Peppermint
- Chocolate
- Food before bedtime
- Life style modification for gastroesophageal reflux disease such as avoiding:
- Take pills with a full glass of water in an upright position in order to prevent pill-induced esophagitis as a cause of esophageal stricture.[3]
- Store all corrosive chemicals out of the reach of children.[4]
References
- ↑ Richter, Joel (2009). "Advances in GERD Current Developments in the Management of Acid-Related GI Disorders". Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 5: 613–615.
- ↑ Richter, Joel (2009). "Advances in GERD Current Developments in the Management of Acid-Related GI Disorders". Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 5: 613–615.
- ↑ Kikendall JW (2007). "Pill-induced esophagitis". Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 3 (4): 275–6. PMC 3099275. PMID 21960840.
- ↑ Rafeey M, Ghojazadeh M, Sheikhi S, Vahedi L (2016). "Caustic Ingestion in Children: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis". J Caring Sci. 5 (3): 251–265. doi:10.15171/jcs.2016.027. PMC 5045959. PMID 27757390.