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Acute gastritis
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.
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.
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.)
The causes of acute gastritis
Acute gastritis is one of the common upper gastrointestinal diseases. The condition tends to be severe and more serious than typical gastritis, usually presenting with symptoms such as sudden onset, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, acid reflux, and vomiting. The primary causes may include exposure to cold or food irritants, such as raw, spicy foods, or alcohol. Additionally, other factors can also lead to acute gastritis or acute gastric mucosal lesions, such as the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, or corticosteroid medications such as dexamethasone or prednisone. (Specific medication use should be under the guidance of a doctor.)