How to maintain gastric health usually?

Written by Jiang Guo Ming
Gastroenterology
Updated on August 31, 2024
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Chronic gastritis is a common upper gastrointestinal disease, and it often relapses, so regular maintenance is particularly important. It is essential to develop good dietary and living habits, such as not getting chilled and avoiding excessive fatigue, quitting smoking and drinking, and eating a diet that is as light and digestible as possible. Eating regularly and in moderation, or having small, frequent meals, thoroughly chewing your food slowly rather than gobbling it down, minimizing stimulation from greasy, raw, or spicy foods, and maintaining a good mood all help.

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Which is more serious, acute gastritis or chronic gastritis?

Acute gastritis is an acute lesion occurring in the gastric mucosa, which can cause significant abdominal pain. Mucosal rupture and bleeding can lead to gastric bleeding, and if there is a substantial amount of bleeding, it may cause vomiting blood. Chronic gastritis is a long-term, diffuse inflammation of the stomach, with the main symptoms being loss of appetite, abdominal pain, belching, and acid reflux. Relatively speaking, the symptoms of acute gastritis are more severe. The treatment for acute gastritis primarily involves the use of medications that suppress gastric acid secretion and protect the gastric mucosa. In terms of diet, it is important to eat cautiously, avoiding spicy and greasy foods, consuming more vegetables, and eating meals regularly and in moderation. (The use of medications should be 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.

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How to alleviate gastritis pain?

The pain of chronic gastritis may be a problem with the gastritis itself, like irritation caused by excessive stomach acid. It can manifest as upper abdominal pain, acid reflux, heartburn, etc. This condition can be treated with acid-suppressing and mucosal-protecting medications. Proton pump inhibitors are generally the first choice, such as omeprazole, rabeprazole, lansoprazole, etc., which usually achieve the therapeutic goal. Additionally, if the acute stomach pain is caused by exposure to cold or inappropriate diet, this is usually accompanied by gastric spasms, showing as intermittent abdominal pain, even colic. In such cases, antispasmodic pain relievers, such as scopolamine butylbromide, can be appropriately used. At the same time, it is important to avoid cold exposures, and maintain a light, easy-to-digest diet. (Please use medications under professional medical guidance.)

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What is suitable to eat for gastritis?

Due to the fast pace of modern life, people often experience high levels of stress, which can lead to poor dietary and living habits. As a result, stomach diseases have become one of the most common ailments among modern people. In addition to following medical advice for treatment, daily dietary and living habits are particularly important. First of all, we need to develop the habit of eating regularly and quantitatively, or eating small meals frequently, avoiding being too hungry or too full, and certainly not binge eating. The principle of diet should focus on light and easy-to-digest foods, such as soft, mushy rice or noodles. It is appropriate to consume fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid consuming too much spicy, greasy, or raw and cold foods, while maintaining a good mood.

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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.