Abstract

Objective: There are sphincters located at both the upper and lower ends of the esophagus to prevent the backward flow of food. When these sphincters become relaxed or remain open for an extended period, the contents in the stomach can reflux into the esophagus, leading to mucosal damage and resulting in reflux esophagitis. Common symptoms include pyrosis, dysphagia, and regurgitation, and the condition is frequently observed in both adults and children. Case Report: The patient in this case study was a Korean woman in her 50s with a history of long-term use of antibiotics and antiviral medications. Following this, she complained of gastrointestinal symptoms, including dyspepsia and gastric atony. In response, Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) was applied, prescribing anthocyanin, collagen, probiotics, mucin, and Scutellaria baicalensis root. After approximately six months of continuous nutritional intervention, the patient reported an improvement in symptoms of reflux esophagitis. Conclusion: The OCNT prescribed according to the patient’s condition was found to have a positive effect on the improvement of reflux esophagitis symptoms. Although this case study is based on an individual case and has limitations in terms of generalizability, the significant improvement in the patient’s health status suggests that the outcome is meaningful.