Symptoms of acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis

Written by Zhu Dan Hua
Gastroenterology
Updated on November 17, 2024
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Common symptoms of acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, etc. Among these, abdominal pain is the most common clinical presentation, manifested as upper abdominal distension, burning pain, or dull pain, generally associated with unhygienic dietary habits, and acute attacks are more common among some healthy individuals or young people. The diagnosis of chronic with acute exacerbation mainly relies on medical history and gastroscopy. Under gastroscopy, the gastric mucosa can be observed to show acute inflammatory changes, presenting as gastric congestion, edema, and even erosion formation. Regarding treatment, it mainly consists of dietary adjustments and the selection of medications. Dietary recommendations include adopting a liquid and light diet, and medications may include acid suppression and gastric mucosal protection drugs. Of course, if the patient has significant abdominal pain, a small dose of pain reliever can be used, generally over a short course of treatment. Indeed, chronic gastritis is a common disease in clinical practice, so it is essential to adjust your diet and develop good living and eating habits regularly.

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How to care for chronic gastritis

Chronic gastritis generally requires treatment, which involves identifying and eliminating the causative factors, avoiding gastrointestinal irritants including diet and medications. The most important measures are quitting smoking and alcohol. It is also essential to maintain hygiene to prevent binge eating. Medication may be used, choosing the appropriate drugs based on symptoms to alleviate them. However, it is crucial to use caution with medications that may damage the stomach lining. Maintaining a cheerful spirit, avoiding excessive stress, fatigue, and gastrointestinal disturbances caused by excessive tension, such as bile reflux, is important. Actively treat infections of the oral and pharyngeal region. It is vital to avoid overly acidic, spicy, and irritating foods, as well as cold and indigestible foods. Pay attention to care, keeping a regular and quantified diet that includes foods conducive to digestion and reduces stomach irritation.

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Can people with chronic gastritis eat bananas?

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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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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Symptoms of acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis

Common symptoms of acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, etc. Among these, abdominal pain is the most common clinical presentation, manifested as upper abdominal distension, burning pain, or dull pain, generally associated with unhygienic dietary habits, and acute attacks are more common among some healthy individuals or young people. The diagnosis of chronic with acute exacerbation mainly relies on medical history and gastroscopy. Under gastroscopy, the gastric mucosa can be observed to show acute inflammatory changes, presenting as gastric congestion, edema, and even erosion formation. Regarding treatment, it mainly consists of dietary adjustments and the selection of medications. Dietary recommendations include adopting a liquid and light diet, and medications may include acid suppression and gastric mucosal protection drugs. Of course, if the patient has significant abdominal pain, a small dose of pain reliever can be used, generally over a short course of treatment. Indeed, chronic gastritis is a common disease in clinical practice, so it is essential to adjust your diet and develop good living and eating habits regularly.

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Does chronic gastritis require medication?

Chronic gastritis often has no clinical symptoms, but this condition still requires medication treatment. The duration of medication must be long-term and regular, primarily focusing on drugs that suppress gastric acid secretion and protect the gastric mucosa. If the inflammation is relatively significant, antibiotics can be chosen; in cases of Helicobacter pylori infection, a triple therapy, which includes two antibiotics and a gastric mucosa protective agent, can be opted for. Additionally, it is crucial to pay attention to daily life routines, eat a light diet, avoid raw, greasy, and fried foods, and rest well to gradually recover from gastritis.