Can gastritis be cured?

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 18, 2024
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Gastritis can be cured, primarily through medication, such as protecting the gastric mucosa, inhibiting gastric acid secretion, and appropriately using antibiotics. If there is a Helicobacter pylori infection, specific treatment for Helicobacter pylori must be conducted. After the treatment of gastritis, it is crucial to pay attention to dietary adjustments. Irregular eating habits can lead to the recurrence of gastritis. Therefore, it is advisable to maintain a light diet, consume more vegetables and fruits, eat less spicy and irritating food, avoid strong tea, coffee, and hard liquor which can damage the gastric mucosa, and keep a relaxed mood, which also positively affects the treatment of stomach diseases.

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How to treat gastritis

Gastritis is mostly caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, or factors such as improper diet, medications, and emotional stress, which lead to gastric mucosal damage. In terms of treatment, it is best to first conduct a gastroscopy and test for Helicobacter pylori to determine the type of gastritis and whether there is an infection. Treatment should then be guided by the results. If it is not possible to conduct these tests, one can use proton pump inhibitors to suppress stomach acid, in combination with gastric mucosal protectants. If reflux gastritis is present, prokinetic drugs should also be used to inhibit reflux. (Use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How to treat gastritis?

The treatment of gastritis, besides dietary adjustments, mainly involves drug therapy. In terms of diet, it is recommended that patients adopt a light, easily digestible diet, eat regularly, avoid overeating, and avoid consuming pickled or spicy foods and substances that harm the gastrointestinal mucosa, such as alcohol and coffee. For medication, one can choose drugs that protect the stomach or promote gastrointestinal motility. Of course, one can also choose traditional Chinese medicine formulations that protect the stomach. The treatment course is usually between two to four weeks, but regular dietary adjustments and rest are fundamental. Clinically, gastritis is quite common and generally refers to stomach disorders caused by various inflammations, with Helicobacter pylori infection being the most common cause. Therefore, for patients with gastritis, it is recommended to further screen for Helicobacter pylori. If Helicobacter pylori is found positive, in addition to protecting the stomach, treatment to eradicate Helicobacter pylori is necessary, generally involving four types of medications. The diagnosis of gastritis mainly relies on gastroscopy and pathology. Patients typically present with abdominal discomfort or weight loss, and gastroscopy shows inflammatory changes in the stomach. Therefore, it is generally recommended that patients undergo a gastroscopy. (Please take medication under the guidance of a professional physician.)

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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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Does gastritis cause nausea?

Common types of gastritis include chronic non-atrophic gastritis, also referred to as chronic superficial gastritis, and chronic atrophic gastritis, which are among the common diseases encountered in gastroenterology. The specific symptoms of gastritis vary from person to person, generally characterized by excessive gastric acid secretion and poor gastric motility. Symptoms of excessive gastric acid secretion can include upper abdominal pain, burning sensation, acid reflux, and heartburn. Poor gastric motility may manifest as upper abdominal bloating, belching, nausea, and even vomiting. Thus, gastritis can present symptoms of nausea.

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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.