How to alleviate gastritis pain?

Written by Jiang Guo Ming
Gastroenterology
Updated on May 15, 2025
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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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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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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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Is gastritis contagious?

Chronic gastritis is one of the common upper gastrointestinal diseases, which is usually divided into two main categories under gastroscopy. One is chronic non-atrophic gastritis, also known as chronic superficial gastritis; the other is chronic atrophic gastritis. The principal cause of these types of gastritis is likely infection by Helicobacter pylori. In addition, stimulants like smoking and alcohol, and inappropriate dietary habits are also contributing factors. As for the transmission of gastritis, it is not appropriate to say that gastritis itself is contagious, as the main cause is Helicobacter pylori infection, which means the transmission involved is due to the bacteria. Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that resides in areas like the anterior gastric antrum and the oral cavity, and can be transmitted through dietary means, such as through saliva and shared utensils.

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What are the symptoms of gastritis?

Gastritis is a common gastrointestinal disease with a variety of symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and hiccups. Sometimes, patients may feel full quickly, such as feeling bloated, abdominal pain, and burping after eating, so the symptoms are generally not specific. If treatment is necessary, an initial choice could be a gastroscopy. If no issues are found during the gastroscopy, symptomatic treatment could be provided. However, if symptoms extend beyond gastrointestinal issues like abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and vomiting, and include anemia, fever, noticeable weight loss, and wasting, it is especially advised for elderly individuals to visit the hospital for further examinations including gastroscopy to rule out diseases such as gastric ulcers.

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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.)