Chronic gastritis
Treatment of chronic gastritis
How can chronic gastritis be treated?
Treatment without medication:
- Adjusting one’s diet, in order to include all fruits and vegetables, foods high in probiotics, lean meats (low fat), beans, tofu, as well as whole grain, fiber rich foods.
- The patient must avoid eating foods high in salt or fat, they must limit or refrain from alcohol consumption, and they must avoid consuming high amounts of red meat or heavily cured meats.
- The patient must consume regular meals and establish a nutritive regime, by eating frequently in small amounts.
- Some foods have natural anti-microbial properties, such as cranberries, garlic, ginger or turmeric.
- Avoiding or refraining from usage of NSAID drugs or aspirin.
Treatment with medication:
- Antacids, including calcium carbonate
- H2 antagonists
- Proton pump inhibitors
Introduction
Chronic gastritis is an inflammation of the mucosa (lining) of the stomach which persists for a prolonged period of time, and thus leads to abdominal pain.
Causes of chronic gastritis
Causes of chronic gastritis are nutritive factors, alcohol consumption, the presence of Helicobacter pylori, smoking, certain medication, poisoning at the workplace, fungal gastritis, hypovitaminosis, etc.
Symptoms of chronic gastritis
Some of the symptoms of chronic gastritis are: pain in the epigastric region (upper abdomen), loss of appetite, weight loss, heartburn, indigestion, bloating, etc. You should immediately refer to a medical professional if: you are vomiting blood, you have a very rapid heartbeat or other mentioned symptoms.
Diagnosis of chronic gastritits
Chronic gastritis is diagnosed by doing: test for Helicobacter pylori, full blood count and fibrogastroscopy.
Treatment of chronic gastritis
Treatment without medication: adjusting one’s diet, in order to include all fruits and vegetables, foods high in probiotics, lean meats (low fat), beans, tofu, as well as whole grain, fiber rich foods, etc. Treatment with medication: antacids, including calcium carbonate, etc.
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