Can people with chronic gastritis eat bananas?

Written by Zhu Dan Hua
Gastroenterology
Updated on November 27, 2024
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Patients with chronic gastritis can moderately consume bananas without any issue. Generally, it is advised that patients with chronic gastritis eat a diet that is easy to digest and clean, avoid overeating and binge eating, and avoid consuming spicy and irritating foods. In fact, chronic gastritis is quite common in clinical practice, with most patients presenting with abdominal discomfort. Of course, some patients might experience a decrease in appetite. The abdominal discomfort is primarily characterized by dull pain, bloating, or even burning pain in the upper abdomen. This may be accompanied by some nausea and vomiting, among other symptoms. For such patients, it is crucial to conduct a thorough liver function test and gastroscopy. Liver function tests are mainly to rule out abdominal discomfort caused by hepatobiliary diseases, while gastroscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing chronic gastritis, hence its increasing use in clinical practice.

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What foods should be avoided with chronic gastritis?

Chronic gastritis commonly presents symptoms such as bloating, stomach pain, belching, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, etc. These symptoms may recur periodically. A definitive diagnosis of chronic gastritis can be made through gastroscopy. Treatments include acid suppression, gastric protection, enhancement of gastric motility, and protection of the gastric mucosa. Special attention should be paid to diet in cases of chronic gastritis. What should be avoided in the diet? Firstly, smoking and drinking alcohol are prohibited, as well as drinking strong tea and coffee. Foods that are fatty, rich, or greasy should not be consumed, and neither should fried, grilled, spicy, or cold dishes. Foods such as milk, soy milk, sticky rice, and sweet potatoes can lead to excessive secretion of stomach acid and some can cause gas, resulting in symptoms of bloating. Therefore, these types of foods should also be consumed less, or even avoided. So, what should we eat? It is best to consume foods that are easy to digest, such as porridge and soups, as well as noodles that are cooked until very soft. Meat is also acceptable but should be cooked or stewed until very tender, as this will not overburden the stomach and will not adversely affect chronic gastritis.