What should I do about acute gastritis and abdominal pain?

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 24, 2024
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The abdominal pain due to acute gastritis is considered to be caused by acute gastroenteritis. The inflammation irritates the gastrointestinal mucosa, leading to muscle spasms that cause pain. It is appropriate to use antispasmodic and analgesic medications, as well as drugs that protect the gastric mucosa and inhibit gastric acid secretion. During this period, it is important to rest more and avoid physical labor as much as possible. Also, pay attention to dietary adjustments, eat soft, easily digestible foods, and avoid spicy, greasy, and irritating foods. After recovery, it is advisable to engage in appropriate outdoor exercises to regulate physical and mental health.

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How long does acute gastritis take to recover?

Acute gastritis generally recovers slowly over about a week with active treatment. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to the treatment of the cause and symptomatic treatment. Mainly, the patient should rest in bed and stop all food or medicine that irritates the stomach. Additionally, medications that relieve spasms and pain, protect the gastric mucosa, and suppress gastric acid secretion should be used. Acute gastritis often occurs with enteritis; if vomiting and diarrhea are frequent, oral rehydration should be administered promptly, and more severe cases may require intravenous fluids. During treatment, dietary adjustments should be considered, including eating soft, easily digestible foods. If vomiting is frequent, the patient should refrain from eating and drink more water, consuming more vegetables to supplement dietary fiber.

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Can acute gastritis cause a fever?

Patients with acute gastritis may experience fever due to acute inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. The mucosa becomes congested and inflammatory cells infiltrate, releasing pyrogens that affect the body's temperature regulation center, causing fever. It is important to treat the fever promptly. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5°C, physical cooling methods like wiping the forehead, palms, and soles with alcohol cotton balls can be used. If the temperature is higher, antipyretic and analgesic medications should be taken. It is also important to drink more hot water since fever can cause dehydration. Medications that inhibit stomach acid secretion and protect the gastric mucosa should be used timely. Note: Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

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How to treat symptoms of acute gastritis?

Acute gastritis is generally caused by consumption of unclean food or bacterial infection. The main symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and fever. The conventional treatment involves using medications that suppress gastric acid secretion, protect the gastric mucosa, and relieve spasms and pain. If there is a bacterial infection, antimicrobial drugs should be used, and for Helicobacter pylori infection, triple therapy should be applied. Regular attention should be paid to dietary habits, avoiding spicy, greasy, and irritating foods. Ensure that food is within its expiration period, and foods taken out from the refrigerator should be heated before eating. Engage in outdoor exercises to strengthen the physique and enhance the body's disease resistance. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Is acute gastritis serious?

Acute gastritis is a relatively common disease, and if not treated actively, the symptoms can be quite severe. This is because acute gastritis can lead to damage to the gastric mucosa, causing erosion of the mucosa, or symptoms such as bleeding and perforation of the gastric mucosa, leading to severe symptoms. For acute gastritis, active treatment is necessary, primarily involving the use of medications to protect the gastric mucosa and inhibit gastric acid secretion, as well as appropriately selecting antibiotics. If there is an associated Helicobacter pylori infection, it is necessary to completely eradicate the Helicobacter pylori. Additionally, dietary adjustments should be made, such as eating more vegetables and fruits and avoiding spicy foods.

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What to do if acute gastritis flares up?

Active medication is required for the recurrence of acute gastritis. The current treatment principles involve the use of medications that suppress gastric acid secretion and protect the gastric mucosa. Medications that suppress gastric acid secretion mainly include proton pump inhibitors and H2 receptor antagonists. Additionally, it is important to check for Helicobacter pylori infection. If this bacterium is present, one can choose triple therapy to eradicate it or opt for traditional Chinese medicines, which are effective in regulating the spleen and stomach. For those with obvious stomach pain, antispasmodic analgesics should be used. Regular care is also particularly important, including consuming soft, easily digestible foods and avoiding spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods, especially strong tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor)