What is chronic gastritis?

Written by Zhang Peng
General Surgery
Updated on September 14, 2024
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Gastritis is divided into acute and chronic types. Chronic gastritis is primarily caused by various reasons that lead to chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa or atrophic changes. This condition is quite common in clinical practice. Generally, about 85% of patients undergoing gastroscopy exhibit such symptoms, and with increasing age, the incidence of atrophic diseases gradually increases. The symptoms mainly manifest as abdominal pain, predominantly in the upper abdomen, bloating, belching, and even symptoms of black stools, which, if present, indicate bleeding of the gastric mucosa.

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How to manage chronic gastritis normally?

The regulation of chronic gastritis mainly involves adherence to dietary routines, appropriate outdoor exercises, and regular daily living patterns. In terms of diet, it is advisable to eat smaller, more frequent meals and avoid spicy and irritating foods, focusing primarily on nutritious food. Engaging in appropriate outdoor exercises can help regulate both physical and mental health. Since there is a direct relationship between stomach diseases and emotions, maintaining a good mood and avoiding irritability and tension are also very important for the regulation of chronic gastritis. Finally, it is crucial to maintain a regular daily routine, go to bed early and rise early, rest on time, avoid staying up late excessively, and prevent overwork, as these aspects are very important in the regulation of chronic gastritis.

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What should I do if chronic gastritis flares up?

If chronic gastritis flares up, patients need not be overly anxious. Standard treatment can quickly cure chronic gastritis. Following an acute flare-up of chronic gastritis, the first step involves using medications such as magnesium carbonate, aluminum sucrose sulfate, and aluminum-magnesium suspension to protect the gastric mucosa. Then, use H2 receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors to suppress stomach acid secretion and increase the pH level inside the stomach. Sometimes, traditional Chinese medicine is also quite effective in treating chronic gastritis, such as Qi Stagnation Stomach Pain Granules, Wen-Wei Shu, Yang Wei Shu Capsules, and Xiang Sha Yang Wei Pills. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can chronic gastritis be contagious?

Is chronic gastritis contagious? Gastritis, especially chronic gastritis, lacks specific symptoms. Common types of chronic gastritis include chronic superficial gastritis, chronic erosive gastritis, and chronic atrophic gastritis. Diagnosis is mainly made through gastroscopy. Most patients may experience symptoms like upper abdominal pain, loss of appetite, post-meal fullness, acid reflux, and belching, which can be quite apparent, especially in patients with atrophic gastritis, who may have more pronounced symptoms, as well as anemia, weight loss, and diarrhea. Additionally, upper abdominal pain associated with mucosal erosion can be more severe. If the condition is serious, it may also involve bleeding, vomiting blood, or black stools. If there is no Helicobacter pylori infection, gastritis is not contagious and can be cured with proper treatment.

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How to treat chronic gastritis

The common symptoms of chronic gastritis include upper abdominal bloating, belching, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, and indigestion. A gastroscopy can be performed to confirm the diagnosis; if the gastroscopic examination reveals redness, swelling, and erosion of the gastric mucosa, a diagnosis of chronic gastritis can be made. The main treatment includes acid suppression and gastric protection, promoting gastric motility, and protecting the gastric mucosa, with a treatment course of about four to six weeks. It is also recommended to conduct a carbon-14 breath test to determine if there is an infection with Helicobacter pylori. If the infection is positive, a 14-day treatment for Helicobacter pylori is necessary, using a proton pump inhibitor plus two antibiotics and a bismuth agent. Additionally, it is advised to consume easily digestible food, increase physical activity, avoid overworking and staying up late, and avoid feelings of anxiety and depression.

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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.