What are the symptoms of chronic gastritis?

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 23, 2024
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Chronic gastritis has many symptoms in clinical practice, but there is no specificity. Most patients present with symptoms of indigestion such as pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, and acid reflux, which are related to the severity of chronic gastritis. In cases of atrophic gastritis, there is also abdominal pain. If the gastritis is caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, there may not be specific symptoms, just a feeling of fullness in the abdomen after eating. For chronic gastritis, gastroscopy and gastrointestinal barium meal examination can be performed, and treatment can be administered according to the type of gastritis.

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What Chinese medicine should be taken for chronic gastritis?

Chronic gastritis, whether superficial gastritis or atrophic gastritis, can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. The theory of Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment, holistic treatment, and utilizes observation, smell, questioning, and pulse-taking to determine a patient's cause and mechanism of disease, followed by targeted treatment. Common treatment methods include tonifying qi and strengthening the spleen, soothing the liver and relieving depression, harmonizing the stomach and reversing counterflow, invigorating the blood and dispelling stasis, among others. The treatment varies greatly and must be tailored to the specific circumstances of the patient through face-to-face diagnosis. It is also important to develop good dietary and living habits, opting for a diet that is light, easy to digest, and avoids raw, greasy, spicy foods, and alcohol, often resulting in better therapeutic effects.

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How to manage chronic gastritis normally?

The regulation of chronic gastritis mainly involves adherence to dietary routines, appropriate outdoor exercises, and regular daily living patterns. In terms of diet, it is advisable to eat smaller, more frequent meals and avoid spicy and irritating foods, focusing primarily on nutritious food. Engaging in appropriate outdoor exercises can help regulate both physical and mental health. Since there is a direct relationship between stomach diseases and emotions, maintaining a good mood and avoiding irritability and tension are also very important for the regulation of chronic gastritis. Finally, it is crucial to maintain a regular daily routine, go to bed early and rise early, rest on time, avoid staying up late excessively, and prevent overwork, as these aspects are very important in the regulation of chronic gastritis.

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Symptoms of Chronic Gastritis

Chronic gastritis manifests differently across various types, and the severity of symptoms may not always correlate with the extent of the lesion. There are roughly four types: 1. The first can cause upper abdominal pain or discomfort. Most patients with gastritis experience a sense of discomfort in the upper abdomen, with irregular pain that is not significantly related to diet; some may experience pain that spreads throughout the upper abdomen, causing a burning sensation, hidden pain, or bloating. 2. Post-meal fullness can also lead to abdominal distension due to the retention of food and poor digestion in the stomach. 3. Other symptoms include acid reflux and nausea. 4. Severe atrophic gastritis can cause weight loss in patients, including symptoms like diarrhea.

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What are the symptoms of chronic gastritis?

Chronic gastritis has many symptoms in clinical practice, but there is no specificity. Most patients present with symptoms of indigestion such as pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, and acid reflux, which are related to the severity of chronic gastritis. In cases of atrophic gastritis, there is also abdominal pain. If the gastritis is caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, there may not be specific symptoms, just a feeling of fullness in the abdomen after eating. For chronic gastritis, gastroscopy and gastrointestinal barium meal examination can be performed, and treatment can be administered according to the type of gastritis.

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Diagnosis methods for chronic gastritis

Chronic gastritis symptoms are relatively common, often including abdominal pain and bloating. Patients with abdominal pain and bloating often present these symptoms. To rule out gastrointestinal tumors, ulcers, and other diseases, we need to go through some short-term medical treatments. If the symptoms do not improve, we need to consider the possibility of gastric ulcers or gastric tumors. Of course, the fundamental diagnostic method is still through gastroscopy, to definitively diagnose chronic gastritis. If necessary, a pathological examination should be conducted for confirmation.