How to manage chronic gastritis normally?

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 07, 2024
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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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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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Is chronic gastritis easy to treat?

Chronic gastritis is relatively common in clinical settings and generally responds well to standardized treatment, so there is no need for excessive worry. As the name implies, chronic gastritis is caused by various factors that lead to inflammatory changes in the stomach, which may manifest as congestion and edema of the gastric mucosa, erosion, and even the formation of multiple superficial ulcers. Common symptoms of chronic gastritis include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and belching, usually with a long history. The abdominal pain typically occurs in the upper abdomen and is related to food intake, which may improve after eating. Nausea and vomiting generally involve gastric contents, sometimes including blood. Patients undergo gastroscopy and biopsy to further confirm chronic gastritis, and tests for Helicobacter pylori are commonly performed. If the treatment involves Helicobacter pylori and results are positive, treatment to protect the stomach and eradicate Helicobacter pylori is recommended.

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Is chronic gastritis easy to treat?

The treatment of chronic gastritis primarily aims to alleviate symptoms and reduce the recurrence of the disease; it is generally difficult to cure completely. The medications chosen are mainly for protecting the gastric mucosa and inhibiting gastric acid secretion. If there is an infection with Helicobacter pylori, it should be completely eradicated. Additionally, attention should be paid to dietary adjustments, consuming soft and easily digestible foods, and avoiding spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods. It is important to engage in appropriate outdoor exercise, develop good living habits, and regulate emotions, as excessive tension, irritability, and anger can exacerbate chronic gastritis.

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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.

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What foods should be avoided with chronic gastritis?

Chronic gastritis commonly presents symptoms such as bloating, stomach pain, belching, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, etc. These symptoms may recur periodically. A definitive diagnosis of chronic gastritis can be made through gastroscopy. Treatments include acid suppression, gastric protection, enhancement of gastric motility, and protection of the gastric mucosa. Special attention should be paid to diet in cases of chronic gastritis. What should be avoided in the diet? Firstly, smoking and drinking alcohol are prohibited, as well as drinking strong tea and coffee. Foods that are fatty, rich, or greasy should not be consumed, and neither should fried, grilled, spicy, or cold dishes. Foods such as milk, soy milk, sticky rice, and sweet potatoes can lead to excessive secretion of stomach acid and some can cause gas, resulting in symptoms of bloating. Therefore, these types of foods should also be consumed less, or even avoided. So, what should we eat? It is best to consume foods that are easy to digest, such as porridge and soups, as well as noodles that are cooked until very soft. Meat is also acceptable but should be cooked or stewed until very tender, as this will not overburden the stomach and will not adversely affect chronic gastritis.