Treating Erosive Esophagitis: Do’s and Don’ts to Relieve Heartburn

Erosive esophagitis (EE) is a condition in which the esophageal lining gets damaged by repeated exposure to stomach acid. Each time you have heartburn (acid reflux), you may be causing further damage to the inner lining of the esophagus. 

This is why preventing heartburn plays such a key role in managing EE. You may be able to reduce the frequency of heartburn episodes with a combination of both medications and lifestyle changes, according to Aditya Sreenivasan, MD, Gastroenterologist, Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.

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Marisa Taylor Karas

Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.

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Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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