Is chronic gastritis contagious?

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on November 07, 2024
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Chronic gastritis is not a contagious disease, so it is not infectious. Chronic gastritis is a disease caused by various pathological factors leading to mucosal damage, and it is directly related to Helicobacter pylori infection. The treatment mainly aims to eradicate Helicobacter pylori, alleviate symptoms, suppress gastric acid secretion, protect the gastric mucosa, and reduce the recurrence of the disease. Additionally, during treatment, attention should be paid to dietary adjustments, eating soft and easily digestible foods, and avoiding spicy and irritating foods. Appropriate outdoor exercise and maintaining a pleasant mood have a positive effect on the treatment of chronic gastritis.

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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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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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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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What are the symptoms of chronic gastritis?

Most patients with chronic gastritis exhibit atypical clinical symptoms, often presenting as gastrointestinal dyspepsia symptoms, such as upper abdominal bloating, irregular and dull pain, belching, loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, and increased upper abdominal discomfort after eating. Patients with chronic gastritis often do not have significant abnormal physical signs; some may only experience mild upper abdominal tenderness or discomfort when pressed. If the gastric mucosa is eroded, occult blood may be positive, but patients presenting with vomiting blood or black stools are rare. Some patients may experience anemia due to long-term loss of appetite or minor bleeding, and severe anemia may present with symptoms related to anemia.

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What should I do about acid reflux from chronic gastritis?

There are many causes of chronic gastritis. The first is chronic gastritis caused by acid reflux, followed by the consumption of irritant beverages, eating irritating foods, and some medications that cause changes to the gastric mucosa. Bile reflux can also cause irritation and inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Other factors include changes in the environment, mental stress, and various irregularities in life, all of which can lead to chronic gastritis. If a patient experiences acid reflux, it is necessary to suppress stomach acid by administering acid-suppressing medications, as well as medications that protect the gastric mucosa to prevent chronic gastritis caused by acid reflux.