Symptoms of acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis

Written by Zhu Dan Hua
Gastroenterology
Updated on November 17, 2024
00:00
00:00

Common symptoms of acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, etc. Among these, abdominal pain is the most common clinical presentation, manifested as upper abdominal distension, burning pain, or dull pain, generally associated with unhygienic dietary habits, and acute attacks are more common among some healthy individuals or young people. The diagnosis of chronic with acute exacerbation mainly relies on medical history and gastroscopy. Under gastroscopy, the gastric mucosa can be observed to show acute inflammatory changes, presenting as gastric congestion, edema, and even erosion formation. Regarding treatment, it mainly consists of dietary adjustments and the selection of medications. Dietary recommendations include adopting a liquid and light diet, and medications may include acid suppression and gastric mucosal protection drugs. Of course, if the patient has significant abdominal pain, a small dose of pain reliever can be used, generally over a short course of treatment. Indeed, chronic gastritis is a common disease in clinical practice, so it is essential to adjust your diet and develop good living and eating habits regularly.

Other Voices

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zhai Guo Dong
Gastroenterology
28sec home-news-image

What should someone with chronic gastritis eat normally?

For patients with chronic gastritis, we recommend avoiding irritant foods and opting for foods that cause less irritation to the stomach. Avoid overly acidic or sweet foods. It is suggested that patients keep foods like steamed buns and soda crackers, which are alkaline, on hand. Try to avoid consumption of raw, cold, hard, or hot foods, as well as tea, coffee, and substances like tobacco and alcohol, which are highly irritating to the stomach.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
44sec home-news-image

Is chronic gastritis contagious?

Chronic gastritis is not a contagious disease, so it is not infectious. Chronic gastritis is a disease caused by various pathological factors leading to mucosal damage, and it is directly related to Helicobacter pylori infection. The treatment mainly aims to eradicate Helicobacter pylori, alleviate symptoms, suppress gastric acid secretion, protect the gastric mucosa, and reduce the recurrence of the disease. Additionally, during treatment, attention should be paid to dietary adjustments, eating soft and easily digestible foods, and avoiding spicy and irritating foods. Appropriate outdoor exercise and maintaining a pleasant mood have a positive effect on the treatment of chronic gastritis.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zhu Dan Hua
Gastroenterology
1min 5sec home-news-image

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.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
53sec home-news-image

How to treat chronic gastritis with erosions?

The treatment of chronic gastritis with erosion includes oral medication and dietary regulation. Medications work to inhibit gastric acid secretion, protect the gastric mucosa, and enhance gastrointestinal motility, primarily focusing on acid-suppressing and anti-acid medications. Dietarily, it's important to eat smaller, frequent meals and avoid overly spicy or cold foods. Opt for nutritionally rich and easily digestible foods. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, and steer clear of strong tea and coffee. Rest well and balance work with relaxation. After treatment, timely follow-up examinations at the hospital are crucial. If there is an infection with Helicobacter pylori, eradication of the bacteria is recommended.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Jiang Guo Ming
Gastroenterology
49sec home-news-image

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.