What to do about gastritis nausea?

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 17, 2024
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For gastritis and nausea, it is appropriate to use antispasmodic, antiemetic, and stomach mucosa protective medications. If there is significant vomiting, it can cause loss of body fluids, and it is necessary to promptly replenish fluids. During treatment, attention should be paid to a light diet, mainly consisting of soft, easily digestible food. Try to avoid raw, cold, spicy, and irritating foods. Regular eating habits should be maintained, with meals scheduled and portioned timely, following the principle of eating small, frequent meals. Gastrointestinal diseases are greatly related to emotions; maintaining a good mood has a positive effect on the treatment of gastritis.

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How is gastritis with bleeding treated?

Gastritis that leads to bloody stools generally manifests as black stools. Treatment primarily involves dietary adjustments and oral medication. It is suggested that patients consume easy-to-digest, light foods. Medications can include acid-reducing and gastric-protective drugs, as well as hemostatics. The treatment duration is usually four to six weeks. Generally, through dietary modifications and medication, very positive effects can be achieved, so patients need not worry excessively. However, for patients experiencing bloody stools, it is necessary to confirm gastric disorders. Routine examinations should include complete blood count, stool analysis, and especially gastroscopy, which is the most crucial diagnostic tool. This can assess the condition of the gastric mucosa and determine if there are any accompanying inflammations, erosions, tumors, or ulcers. Gastroscopy is widely used in clinical practice and generally has a high safety profile, so patients should not be overly reluctant to undergo it. (Please take any medications under the guidance of a physician.)

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What to do about gastritis pain?

Upper abdominal pain caused by gastritis is usually due to excessive secretion of gastric acid, which irritates the gastric mucosa. In such cases, acid-suppressing medications are preferred, commonly including H2 receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors, with proton pump inhibitors being the first choice. Treatment plans should also be determined based on underlying diseases and the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection. If Helicobacter pylori infection is present, formal quadruple therapy should be initiated to eradicate the bacteria. If there is no infection, symptomatic treatment with proton pump inhibitors as the first choice is sufficient. Some patients may experience upper abdominal pain due to episodic gastric spasms. In such cases, antispasmodic pain relievers such as scopolamine butylbromide or anisodamine can be used for symptomatic treatment. It is also important to eat a light, easily digestible diet and to avoid exposure to cold. (Note: Please use medication under the guidance of a clinical doctor and based on specific circumstances.)

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How to maintain gastric health usually?

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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What causes gastritis?

Chronic gastritis can be divided into two main categories: chronic non-atrophic gastritis, which was previously referred to as chronic superficial gastritis, and chronic atrophic gastritis. The primary cause of chronic gastritis is generally considered to be Helicobacter pylori infection, which has a very high infection rate in our country, exceeding 50%. Moreover, inappropriate diet can also cause chronic gastritis, such as stimulation from smoking and drinking, irregular eating habits, overeating, as well as excessive consumption of raw, greasy, spicy, and other irritating foods. Additionally, emotional factors are closely related to chronic gastritis.

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What should I do if I have a flare-up of gastritis?

When experiencing gastritis, it is important to actively use medical treatments, such as gastroprotective agents that suppress gastric acid secretion and antibiotics. At the same time, dietary adjustments should be made. The recurrence of gastritis is directly related to irregular eating habits. It's essential to follow a light diet, consume more vegetables and fruits, and eat less spicy, greasy, and stimulating foods. Additionally, avoid stimulants like strong tea, coffee, and hard liquor. Consume more vegetables to increase dietary fiber, and eat foods that are gentle on the stomach lining and easy to digest, such as millet porridge, rice soup, vegetable soup, and steamed egg custard.