Gastritis: symptoms and disease prevention

Gastritis, acute or chronic, is an inflammatory disease of the mucous (inner) membrane of the stomach. More than half of the adult population of the world suffers from chronic gastritis , and every year the number of such people grows. In most cases, first a person develops acute gastritis, the symptoms of which are very characteristic. And, if the treatment has not been started in time or was wrong, the gastritis turns into a chronic form, excruciating by systematic exacerbations.

Gastritis: symptoms and diagnosis

The manifestation of gastritis is possible at almost any age. To guard against a person and his loved ones should the following symptoms:

• Sudden, sharp or aching pain in the pit of stomach, in the upper part of the abdomen, which can, as aggravated, become dull in the process of eating;
• Nausea, in some cases - vomiting;
• Deterioration of appetite, until complete refusal of food intake;
• Eructation with a specific unpleasant odor;
• heartburn;
• Flatulence and a feeling of fullness of the stomach;
• Headache, dizziness;
• Decrease in body weight.

To accurately diagnose gastritis, the symptoms of which are very diverse, only the gastroenterologist can determine its form and acidity as a result of a complete examination, which includes the analysis of blood and feces, ultrasound, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (examination of part of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract by means of a fiber-optic tube) , A mucosal biopsy, a study of gastric secretion, etc. Setting a correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment will help prevent possible complications such as me You and cancer, improve the quality of later life.

Causes of stomach disease

In recent years, a long ago approved a number of causes of gastritis was added by another, many considered to be the main scientist, the presence of Helicobacter pylori in the human body. It is because of her often develop gastritis and treatment, respectively, should be aimed at its destruction.

Among the secondary causes of gastritis can be called:

• Systematic violations of diet;
• Eating foods that irritate the gastric mucosa excessively (spicy food, rough, too hot or cold, etc.);
• Insufficient chewing and eating dry;
• Excessive consumption of strong spirits;
• Long-term use of drugs that irritate the gastric mucosa (prednisolone, butadione, salicylates, sulfonamides, many antibiotics, etc.);
• Harmful working conditions;
• Stress and frequent psychological stress;
• Endogenous intoxications;
• Hereditary predisposition.

Prevention and treatment of gastritis

To prevent gastritis, it is necessary to eliminate, as far as possible, the causes that cause it. So, it is known that the Helicobacter pylori bacterium is transmitted from person to person by oral and everyday way. Most often this happens even in early childhood, when adults feed the baby with their spoon, lick the nipple. It is important to have a correct and balanced diet according to the regime, preferably a frequent meal with a small amount of food. The products must be fresh, well-prepared, with a minimum of preservatives and other non-natural substances. It is unacceptable to swallow large pieces of food that are not sufficiently processed in the oral cavity. Food for dry, fast food should be a rare exception in the case when healthy food is not available. You can not abuse strong liquor and take uncontrolled medications. You need to take care of your inner peace and soul balance, avoiding stressful situations.

Naturally, not to miss the onset gastritis, symptoms can not be overlooked. Abdominal pain and a few accompanying signs from the list above are already a serious reason to call a specialist who, depending on the type of gastritis and the reduced or increased acidity of the gastric juice, will prescribe the treatment. What to do with gastritis? Of course, to comply with all the recommendations of the doctor, especially the strictest diet, which can be slightly weakened after a period of exacerbation.