Esophageal stricture primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2]

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.

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 
• 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]

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