Is hot compress good for gastritis?

Written by Zhu Dan Hua
Gastroenterology
Updated on February 19, 2025
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Gastritis is a common disease in clinical practice and is most frequently seen in gastroenterology departments. Patients often experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and belching. While local heat application can alleviate some symptoms, it does not address the underlying issue. Gastritis is generally considered to be inflammation of the stomach caused by various factors and can be categorized into acute and chronic types. From a treatment perspective, medications that reduce acid and protect the stomach are commonly used. Local heat may relieve stomach pain, bloating, and even pain caused by gastric spasms, but it is not beneficial for controlling stomach inflammation. Therefore, patients are advised to pursue active pharmacological treatment, including medications that protect the stomach. If Helicobacter pylori infection is detected during gastritis examination, treatment targeting Helicobacter pylori is recommended. (Specific medication use should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What to do about gastritis pain?

Upper abdominal pain caused by gastritis is usually due to excessive secretion of gastric acid, which irritates the gastric mucosa. In such cases, acid-suppressing medications are preferred, commonly including H2 receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors, with proton pump inhibitors being the first choice. Treatment plans should also be determined based on underlying diseases and the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection. If Helicobacter pylori infection is present, formal quadruple therapy should be initiated to eradicate the bacteria. If there is no infection, symptomatic treatment with proton pump inhibitors as the first choice is sufficient. Some patients may experience upper abdominal pain due to episodic gastric spasms. In such cases, antispasmodic pain relievers such as scopolamine butylbromide or anisodamine can be used for symptomatic treatment. It is also important to eat a light, easily digestible diet and to avoid exposure to cold. (Note: Please use medication under the guidance of a clinical doctor and based on specific circumstances.)

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Is hot compress good for gastritis?

Gastritis is a common disease in clinical practice and is most frequently seen in gastroenterology departments. Patients often experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and belching. While local heat application can alleviate some symptoms, it does not address the underlying issue. Gastritis is generally considered to be inflammation of the stomach caused by various factors and can be categorized into acute and chronic types. From a treatment perspective, medications that reduce acid and protect the stomach are commonly used. Local heat may relieve stomach pain, bloating, and even pain caused by gastric spasms, but it is not beneficial for controlling stomach inflammation. Therefore, patients are advised to pursue active pharmacological treatment, including medications that protect the stomach. If Helicobacter pylori infection is detected during gastritis examination, treatment targeting Helicobacter pylori is recommended. (Specific medication use should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What should I do if I have a flare-up of gastritis?

When experiencing gastritis, it is important to actively use medical treatments, such as gastroprotective agents that suppress gastric acid secretion and antibiotics. At the same time, dietary adjustments should be made. The recurrence of gastritis is directly related to irregular eating habits. It's essential to follow a light diet, consume more vegetables and fruits, and eat less spicy, greasy, and stimulating foods. Additionally, avoid stimulants like strong tea, coffee, and hard liquor. Consume more vegetables to increase dietary fiber, and eat foods that are gentle on the stomach lining and easy to digest, such as millet porridge, rice soup, vegetable soup, and steamed egg custard.

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How to treat gastritis

Gastritis is mostly caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, or factors such as improper diet, medications, and emotional stress, which lead to gastric mucosal damage. In terms of treatment, it is best to first conduct a gastroscopy and test for Helicobacter pylori to determine the type of gastritis and whether there is an infection. Treatment should then be guided by the results. If it is not possible to conduct these tests, one can use proton pump inhibitors to suppress stomach acid, in combination with gastric mucosal protectants. If reflux gastritis is present, prokinetic drugs should also be used to inhibit reflux. (Use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What are the symptoms of gastritis?

Gastritis is a common gastrointestinal disease with a variety of symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and hiccups. Sometimes, patients may feel full quickly, such as feeling bloated, abdominal pain, and burping after eating, so the symptoms are generally not specific. If treatment is necessary, an initial choice could be a gastroscopy. If no issues are found during the gastroscopy, symptomatic treatment could be provided. However, if symptoms extend beyond gastrointestinal issues like abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and vomiting, and include anemia, fever, noticeable weight loss, and wasting, it is especially advised for elderly individuals to visit the hospital for further examinations including gastroscopy to rule out diseases such as gastric ulcers.