Career NBA statistics. Eric C. Williams (born July 17, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player who, until 2007, had played in the National Basketball Association.
Lifestyle and home remedies. Depending on the type of esophagitis you have, you may lessen symptoms or avoid recurring problems by following these steps: 1  Avoid foods that may increase reflux. Avoid eating excessive amounts of foods that you know worsen your symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. 2  These may include alcohol, caffeine, chocolate and mint-flavored foods. 3  Use good pill-taking habits. 4  Always take a pill with plenty of water. 5  Don't lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking a pill. 6  Lose weight.
The lining of your esophagus does not share these resistant features, leaving it vulnerable to stomach-acid damage.â Natural protection. Normally, a muscle at the bottom of your esophagus, called the lower esophageal sphincter, prevents reflux (or backing up) of acid, the UC Davis primary care physician explains. This sphincter relaxes during swallowing to allow food to pass; it then tightens to prevent flow in the opposite direction.