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Why does reflux esophagitis keep recurring?

The primary cause is impaired function of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES).

역류성 식도염은 위 내용물이 식도로 역류하여 염증을 일으키는 질환으로, 가장 큰 원인은 위와 식도를 연결하는 하부식도괄약근의 기능 저하입니다.

  • 괄약근 기능 저하: 노화, 흡연, 커피, 초콜릿 등으로 조임근이 느슨해짐
  • 복압 상승: 비만, 임신, 꽉 끼는 옷 등으로 위를 압박하여 역류 유발
  • 위 배출 지연: 과식이나 소화불량으로 음식물이 위에 오래 머물러 역류 기회 증가
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