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What exactly is the difference between acid reflux and esophagitis?

Acid reflux is a phenomenon, and esophagitis is a disease caused by it.

위산 역류는 누구나 과식하거나 술을 마신 후 일시적으로 겪을 수 있는 생리적 현상입니다. 하지만 이것이 반복되어 문제가 생기면 질환이 됩니다.

  • 위식도 역류(GER): 일시적이고 증상이 경미하며 자연 호전됨
  • 위식도 역류질환(GERD): 역류로 인해 식도 염증이나 합병증, 심한 증상이 발생함
  • 차이점: 일상생활에 지장을 주는지, 치료가 필요한지 여부
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주 1회 이상 심한 속 쓰림이 있다면 단순 역류가 아닌 질환으로 의심해야 합니다.

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

Dr. Yeonseung ChoeChief Director

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