Can chronic gastritis eat apples?

Written by Li Ying
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 22, 2024
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Chronic gastritis is caused by many factors, including various medications, irritating foods, gallbladder adenomas, environmental conditions, and personal factors, among others. Therefore, while we treat the symptoms, post-treatment maintenance of the stomach is crucial. Diet plays a significant role here. It is important to avoid particularly irritating foods, including items that are too cold, too hot, too cool, too spicy, or too acidic. Raw foods and those that are difficult to digest should also be avoided. It's beneficial to eat slowly and chew thoroughly; avoid overeating or eating too hastily. Thus, it's essential to eat regularly and in proper amounts. Some fruits, like apples, can be consumed, although they should be limited in the early stages of gastritis if there is excessive stomach acid. However, intense beverages like strong tea and coffee, and spicy foods such as chili peppers, should be avoided.

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Is chronic gastritis easy to treat?

The treatment of chronic gastritis primarily aims to alleviate symptoms and reduce the recurrence of the disease; it is generally difficult to cure completely. The medications chosen are mainly for protecting the gastric mucosa and inhibiting gastric acid secretion. If there is an infection with Helicobacter pylori, it should be completely eradicated. Additionally, attention should be paid to dietary adjustments, consuming soft and easily digestible foods, and avoiding spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods. It is important to engage in appropriate outdoor exercise, develop good living habits, and regulate emotions, as excessive tension, irritability, and anger can exacerbate chronic gastritis.

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Does chronic gastritis require hospitalization?

Whether hospitalization is needed for chronic gastritis depends on the specific condition of the patient. If symptoms are mild, without proliferative ulcers, and clinical manifestations are not severe, symptoms can be improved through dietary adjustments and oral medications that inhibit gastric acid secretion and protect the gastric mucosa; these cases generally do not require hospitalization. However, if there is a confirmed Helicobacter pylori infection accompanied by nausea, stomach pain, and other digestive discomforts, and gastroscopic examination reveals atypical hyperplasia or intestinal metaplasia of the gastric mucosa, these situations necessitate active treatment in a hospital setting. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor according to specific circumstances.)

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The main manifestations of chronic gastritis

The main clinical symptoms of chronic gastritis include dull pain in the upper abdomen, a feeling of fullness after meals, acid reflux, or reduced appetite in patients. The severity of symptoms does not necessarily correspond to the extent of gastric mucosal lesions. Since chronic gastritis lacks specific symptoms, most individuals may experience no symptoms or various degrees of indigestion. Chronic atrophic gastritis primarily leads to symptoms like anemia, weight loss, diarrhea, among others. Additionally, patients with erosive gastritis may experience more pronounced upper abdominal pain, potentially accompanied by vomiting blood, black stools, and irregular abdominal pain. Severe cases could lead to intense colic pain.

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Can chronic gastritis be cured?

Chronic gastritis is generally difficult to cure completely. The current treatment principle is to eliminate the cause, alleviate symptoms, and prevent or reduce the recurrence of the disease. Treatment mainly focuses on protecting the gastric mucosa, suppressing gastric acid secretion, and eradicating Helicobacter pylori infections. Post-treatment care is also very important. It is advisable to eat a diet that is light, soft, and easy to digest, avoid spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods, and steer clear of strong tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages. Engaging in appropriate outdoor exercises and managing emotions also play a positive role in the treatment of chronic gastritis.

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Is chronic gastritis easy to treat?

Chronic gastritis is relatively common in clinical settings and generally responds well to standardized treatment, so there is no need for excessive worry. As the name implies, chronic gastritis is caused by various factors that lead to inflammatory changes in the stomach, which may manifest as congestion and edema of the gastric mucosa, erosion, and even the formation of multiple superficial ulcers. Common symptoms of chronic gastritis include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and belching, usually with a long history. The abdominal pain typically occurs in the upper abdomen and is related to food intake, which may improve after eating. Nausea and vomiting generally involve gastric contents, sometimes including blood. Patients undergo gastroscopy and biopsy to further confirm chronic gastritis, and tests for Helicobacter pylori are commonly performed. If the treatment involves Helicobacter pylori and results are positive, treatment to protect the stomach and eradicate Helicobacter pylori is recommended.