Does gastritis require infusion?

Written by Jiang Guo Ming
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 23, 2024
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Gastritis is divided into acute gastritis and chronic gastritis. Common types of chronic gastritis include chronic superficial gastritis and chronic atrophic gastritis, which do not affect eating. Treatment plans are determined based on diagnostic results and whether there is a Helicobacter pylori infection. Treatment can be achieved through oral medication, so in these cases, infusion therapy is generally not necessary. If it is acute gastritis, accompanied by severe vomiting and inability to eat, this situation often requires infusion therapy, such as proton pump inhibitors for infection control, and supplementation of water and electrolytes to achieve therapeutic effects.

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Written by Jiang Guo Ming
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What can you eat with gastritis?

Gastritis is generally divided into two main categories: chronic non-atrophic gastritis and chronic atrophic gastritis. It is usually diagnosed by gastroscopy, and the treatment plan is determined based on the presence or absence of Helicobacter pylori infection. Also, it is necessary to develop good eating habits. It is important to eat on a regular schedule with controlled portions or small, frequent meals, and chew slowly and thoroughly. Try to avoid binge eating or extreme hunger or fullness. For staple foods, soft rice or noodles are generally recommended, accompanied by fresh vegetables, etc. As for meat, it should be prepared in a light and easy-to-digest manner during cooking, and it is best to avoid too raw, greasy, spicy, or stimulating foods. Additionally, maintaining a good mood can also be helpful.

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What are the symptoms of gastritis?

Chronic gastritis often lacks specific clinical manifestations, and the correlation between the pathological histological examination results of the gastric mucosa and the clinical manifestations is also relatively poor. Some patients show changes in the mucosa indicative of gastritis during gastroscopy, and pathological histological examinations reveal inflammation, but they may have no or only mild clinical symptoms. The clinical manifestations of most chronic gastritis are merely upper gastrointestinal dyspeptic symptoms, such as a sense of fullness in the upper abdomen, irregular dull pain, belching, decreased appetite, weight loss, fatigue, and worsening upper abdominal discomfort after eating. Patients with chronic gastritis often have no obvious specific physical signs; some may have mild upper abdominal tenderness or discomfort upon palpation. Patients with gastric mucosal lesions may have positive fecal occult blood tests; however, vomiting blood or having black stool is very rare, and long-term poor appetite or minor bleeding might be accompanied by anemia. In severe cases of atrophic gastritis and pernicious anemia, significant anemia symptoms may be present.

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What are the symptoms of gastritis?

Common symptoms of chronic gastritis include upper abdominal distension and pain, belching, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, poor appetite, indigestion, and feelings of fullness after eating. Gastroscope examination can reveal signs like reddening, swelling, and erosion of the gastric mucosa, which can be diagnosed as chronic superficial gastritis. If there is glandular atrophy of the gastric mucosa observed, a diagnosis of chronic atrophic gastritis can be made through a biopsy. Treatment options include acid suppression and gastric protection, promoting gastric motility, and protecting the gastric mucosa. It is also recommended to perform a Carbon-14 breath test to determine the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection. If the infection is positive, eradication treatment for Helicobacter pylori is necessary. Chronic atrophic gastritis has a certain risk of turning cancerous, so it is advised to follow a diet that is light and easy to digest.

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Does gastritis require infusion?

In clinical practice, there are many patients with chronic gastritis. If stomach pain is observed and gastritis is suspected, this condition is mostly treated with oral medication because gastritis itself is a common disease. Infusion therapy is used for those whose diets are poor and who find it difficult to eat; this impacts their ability to take medication orally, and such individuals might consider infusion therapy. However, it is still recommended to take medication orally whenever possible. Additionally, if gastritis is accompanied by mucosal erosion or severe ulcers, intravenous infusion may be considered, switching to oral medication after a few days. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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The difference between gastroenteritis and gastritis.

The difference between gastroenteritis and gastritis, as referred here, likely concerns acute gastroenteritis and acute gastritis. The main symptoms of acute gastroenteritis include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, etc. Acute gastritis mainly presents with symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. The primary difference between the two is whether there are symptoms related to the intestines. The main causes of both are similar, primarily due to unsanitary dietary habits, leading to bacterial or viral infections in the stomach or intestines, causing a series of symptoms. Therefore, their treatments are also similar, focusing mainly on anti-inflammatory measures, fluid replenishment, and symptomatic treatment. Generally, recovery can be expected within two to three days of treatment.