What are the symptoms of acute gastritis?

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 08, 2024
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Acute gastritis is mostly caused by unhygienic dietary habits and is more common in summer. The symptoms mainly involve gastrointestinal irritation, such as nausea, vomiting, fever, and loss of appetite. Active pharmacological treatment should be given for acute gastroenteritis. Commonly used medications include those that suppress gastric acid secretion, protect the gastric mucosa, and antibiotics. During treatment, it is advisable to eat small, frequent meals consisting primarily of soft, easily digestible foods, and to avoid cold, spicy, or irritating foods. (Please take medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Causes of acute gastritis

The causes of acute gastritis are varied, primarily involving external factors, internal factors, and psychological factors. For example, irregular eating habits, consuming foods that are too cold or too hot, and overly coarse foods can all irritate and damage the gastric mucosal barrier. Additionally, some medications can directly cause congestion of the gastric mucosa, and acute gastritis can be directly caused by bacterial or viral infections. The gastrointestinal tract is regulated by various hormones, and if one is overly tense, agitated, or exhibiting symptoms of neurosis, this can affect the normal levels of the mucosa through hormonal regulation, leading to mucosal damage and triggering inflammation.

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Symptoms of acute gastritis

The symptoms of acute gastritis mainly include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, reduced appetite, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. These symptoms can significantly impact normal life and work. Therefore, active treatment is necessary, mainly using medications that inhibit gastric acid secretion to protect the gastric mucosa, as well as medications that promote gastrointestinal motility. If there is an infection with Helicobacter pylori, it is essential to eradicate this bacterium. Additionally, dietary adjustments should be made, such as consuming soft, easily digestible foods and avoiding spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods. Engaging in outdoor activities and maintaining physical and mental health are also important. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Does acute gastritis require hospitalization?

Acute gastritis often presents with symptoms such as acute abdominal pain, bloating, acid reflux, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. The symptoms are typically more severe than those of chronic gastritis. Whether hospitalization is necessary depends on the specific symptoms. If the symptoms are not severe and the patient can eat, treatment can be achieved through oral medication. If there is severe vomiting or inability to eat, hospitalization for intravenous therapy may be needed. Additionally, acute gastric mucosal lesions caused by certain medications may lead to bleeding, which also requires hospital observation to prevent worsening of the condition. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How long does acute gastritis require hospitalization?

Acute gastritis usually has a sudden onset and relatively severe symptoms. It can include upper abdominal pain, acid reflux, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and even an inability to eat. This condition is most often caused by poor diet, such as excessive drinking, spicy and irritating foods, etc., and can also be induced by medication, such as non-steroidal drugs or hormonal drugs. The duration of hospital treatment depends on the specific situation. If the patient's general condition is acceptable and they can eat, recovery typically takes about three to five days. Therefore, the duration is not usually very long. However, in some cases, such as drug-induced acute gastric mucosal lesions, which are relatively severe and can involve bleeding, treatment with medications usually requires at least a week or more.

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What is acute gastritis?

Acute gastritis is caused by various reasons leading to acute inflammation of the gastric mucosa, primarily due to stress, medications, infections in the stomach, and bile reflux. The main symptoms include upper abdominal pain, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, often with enteritis causing diarrhea, bloody stool, and signs of dehydration. The treatment for acute gastritis is mainly symptomatic, with timely fluid replenishment through intravenous hydration. Additionally, bed rest is recommended, along with cessation of all gastric irritants in food or medications, and fasting if necessary. For abdominal pain, local heat application or the use of antispasmodic analgesics can be considered; generally, anti-infection treatment is not required.