Information and opinions on health from Ed at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/364836/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/364836/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/364836/index http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/364836/110180/acid-disease Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:27:24 -0400 Ed A Gastroenterologist gave me an endoscopy and said I have Esophagitis. i.e., Acid Reflux Disease. No cancer and surgery is not required. My concern is I have been spitting up small amounts of blood for about a  year because of my erosive esophagus. I have changed my diet, bought an adjustable bed, do not take calcium channel blockers or NSAIDS. I'm 78 years old. What can be done to cure my problem, or at least, heal my esophagus... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/364836/110180/acid-disease