GASTRITIS :
Inflammation, irritation or erosion of lining of the stomach leads to gastritis. It may be termed as ‘acute’ if it occurs suddenly, whereas it is termed ‘chronic’ if it occurs gradually. This irritation may be result of various reasons such as excessive intake of alcohol, repeated vomiting or stress. Excessive use of medications such as aspirin or other NSAIDS may also lead to gastritis. If gastritis not treated for long time, it would lead to excessive loss of blood and subsequently may lead to stomach cancer. One should not get confused between gastritis and gastroenteritis. Gastritis affects directly only the stomach, while in gastroenteritis both the stomach and the intestines are affected.
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HOW IT IS CAUSED:
The acute condition may cause severe or nagging pain, but the pain is temporary and usually lasts for short bursts of time.
It can be caused by various factors such as
- Injury
- Bacteria such as H. pylori. The same bacteria is also responsible for causing peptic ulcers
- Virus
- Stress
- Ingesting irritants such as alcohol, NSAIDs, steroids, or spicy food.
- Autoimmune disorders
- Digestive diseases such as Crohn’s disease
- Bile reflux
- Cocaine
- Ingesting corrosive substances such as poison
- Renal failure
SYMPTOMS:
Common symptoms include:
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Black stools
- A full feeling in the upper abdomen after eating
- Vomit containing blood
- Pain in the upper part of the abdomen
- Bloating
It should be noted that the same conditions may also occur in other disorders such as peptic ulcers, Crohn’s disease, gall stones and food poisoning. Henceforth, it should be diagnosed immediately and visit the physician.
NATURAL REMEDIES:
Apart from using antacids, there are several other ways to cure and prevent the gastritis by deploying the natural remedies available in usually every household.These may include.
- Avoid excessive intake of alcohol
- Avoid intake of excess spices in diet
- Avoid acidic and fried meals
- Try to avoid usage of medications such as NSAIDS and corticoids
Carom seeds:
These are very effective antacids which reduces the acidity in the stomach. Drink twice the mixture of carom seeds, black salt and buttermilk.
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Ginger:
Being an anti-inflammatory agent it helps in reducing the inflammation. Boil the ginger in water and add honey to it. Allow to cool a little, strain and sip.
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Yogurt:
It contains the probiotics which helps in reducing the gastritis. Smoothie can be prepared by adding honey and banana to the yogurt.
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Strawberries:
Strawberries contain the anti-oxidant properties which help in treating the gastritis.
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