Does chronic gastritis require surgery?

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 27, 2024
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Whether chronic gastritis requires surgery also depends on the condition of the disease. If the symptoms are not particularly obvious—such as nausea, vomiting, or acid reflux—and the gastroscopic examination shows atypical symptoms, treatment through medication or dietary adjustments can be considered instead of surgery. However, if there is significant atypical hyperplasia or intestinal metaplasia found during the gastroscopy, suggesting potential malignancy, these conditions may require surgical treatment under gastroscopy.

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What to do about chronic gastritis vomiting?

If vomiting occurs with chronic gastritis, it is first necessary to rule out whether it is related to other diseases. Common issues such as gallbladder problems, pancreatic issues, or intestinal diseases, etc., can be excluded through related examinations. If vomiting is confirmed to be caused by chronic gastritis, treatment usually starts from two aspects: one is drug therapy. Drugs commonly used include those that suppress stomach acid, increase gastric motility, or medications for symptomatic treatment of vomiting. Attention should also be paid to dietary structure, with a principle of light and easily digestible foods. For example, rice porridge, soft noodles, along with a small amount of fresh vegetables, and avoiding raw, spicy, and greasy foods.

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How to completely cure chronic gastritis?

The treatment principles for chronic gastritis focus on eliminating the cause, alleviating symptoms, and reducing the recurrence of the disease. If there is an infection with Helicobacter pylori, it should be completely eradicated. Additionally, antispasmodic analgesics, gastric mucosal protectants, and acid secretion inhibitors should be used symptomatically. During treatment, attention should be paid to dietary adjustments, consuming soft, easily digestible foods, and avoiding overeating. Meals should be regular and portion-controlled. Stimulants such as strong tea, coffee, and hard liquor should be avoided. During the treatment period, it is important to manage emotional health and engage in appropriate outdoor exercises, as a good mood positively impacts the treatment of chronic gastritis.

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The likelihood of chronic gastritis turning malignant

Generally speaking, the chances of chronic gastritis turning malignant are very low. However, if chronic gastritis involves atrophy, there is still a certain risk of malignancy. Therefore, patients with atrophic gastritis should undergo regular gastroscopy and pathological biopsy. At the same time, patients with chronic gastritis should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, consume mild foods, and avoid drinking strong tea, coffee, and spirits, as well as quit smoking. Foods that are overly acidic, overly spicy, overly salty, or overly hot should also be avoided as much as possible.

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Can people with chronic gastritis eat bananas?

Patients with chronic gastritis can moderately consume bananas without any issue. Generally, it is advised that patients with chronic gastritis eat a diet that is easy to digest and clean, avoid overeating and binge eating, and avoid consuming spicy and irritating foods. In fact, chronic gastritis is quite common in clinical practice, with most patients presenting with abdominal discomfort. Of course, some patients might experience a decrease in appetite. The abdominal discomfort is primarily characterized by dull pain, bloating, or even burning pain in the upper abdomen. This may be accompanied by some nausea and vomiting, among other symptoms. For such patients, it is crucial to conduct a thorough liver function test and gastroscopy. Liver function tests are mainly to rule out abdominal discomfort caused by hepatobiliary diseases, while gastroscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing chronic gastritis, hence its increasing use in clinical practice.

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Do people with chronic gastritis lose weight?

If patients with chronic gastritis often experience emotional anxiety and tension, leading to insomnia, irritability, reduced food intake, and indigestion, this may result in weight loss. Patients with chronic gastritis should not binge eat; they should eat regularly, maintain a diverse diet, and consume plenty of vitamin-rich fresh vegetables and fruits. They should avoid spicy and irritating foods, such as strong tea, coffee, and hard liquor. It is also important to quit smoking and avoid medications that damage the gastric mucosa.