How to treat acute gastritis?

Written by Yang Chun Guang
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 12, 2024
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Acute gastritis is generally caused by drugs or stress, resulting in acute gastric mucosal injury. For treatment, proton pump inhibitors such as esomeprazole or pantoprazole can be used to suppress stomach acid. Alternatively, H2 receptor antagonists like cimetidine or famotidine can be used, but their effects are not as good as those of proton pump inhibitors. In addition to acid-suppressing medications, drugs that protect the gastric mucosa should also be used. Moreover, if there is damage to the gastric mucosa, treatments that promote the repair of the gastric mucosa, such as the recovery solution, should be applied. Diet should also be considered, ensuring it is light and regular. The cause should be clearly identified; if it is drug-induced, the drug should be discontinued, and if it is due to emotional stress, efforts should be made to soothe the emotions. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor)

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Written by Yang Chun Guang
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Does acute gastritis cause diarrhea?

If symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting occur acutely, it may be considered acute gastritis. However, if abdominal pain is accompanied by diarrhea, this condition should be considered gastroenteritis. Thus, acute gastritis generally does not cause diarrhea, whereas acute gastroenteritis can cause symptoms beyond those of the stomach, including diarrhea. Therefore, the difference between acute gastroenteritis and acute gastritis lies in the intestinal issues of the digestive tract. For the treatment of acute gastritis, medications for gastritis can be used to alleviate symptoms. Both are diseases of the digestive system, and proper examination and treatment can be sought in the gastroenterology department. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician, do not self-medicate)

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Written by Jiang Guo Ming
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What foods should be avoided with acute gastritis?

Acute gastritis often presents with symptoms such as abdominal pain, acid reflux, vomiting, and heartburn. Under a gastroscope, the mucous membrane often appears clearly congested and swollen, and there may even be signs of acute inflammation, such as erosion and bleeding spots. Therefore, while coordinating with medication treatment, it is crucial to pay attention to dietary habits. In terms of diet, it should not only provide nutritional support but also minimize irritation to the stomach. For example, soft foods like rice, noodles, and porridge should be staple foods. Fresh vegetables, fish soup, and meat broth can all add nutrition. Try to avoid excessively cold, greasy, spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, and very hot or hard foods. It is advisable to eat small meals frequently.

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Where to massage for acute gastritis?

For some cases of acute gastritis, where the pain can be quite severe, our best method is to massage our Neiguan point to alleviate clinical symptoms. The Neiguan point is located on the inner side of our upper limbs and is convenient to massage. In addition to using bare hands, we can also place a slice of ginger and massage through the ginger. Besides massaging the Neiguan point, if it's self-massage, we can also massage our Zhongwan point. The Zhongwan point is located on our abdomen, halfway between the xiphoid process and the navel, a spot that is easy to locate. We can also massage some other points like Tianshu, Zusanli, and Gongsun. After the massage, we can relieve some clinical symptoms of acute gastritis such as abdominal distension and pain.

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Is acute gastritis serious?

Acute gastritis is a relatively common disease, and if not treated actively, the symptoms can be quite severe. This is because acute gastritis can lead to damage to the gastric mucosa, causing erosion of the mucosa, or symptoms such as bleeding and perforation of the gastric mucosa, leading to severe symptoms. For acute gastritis, active treatment is necessary, primarily involving the use of medications to protect the gastric mucosa and inhibit gastric acid secretion, as well as appropriately selecting antibiotics. If there is an associated Helicobacter pylori infection, it is necessary to completely eradicate the Helicobacter pylori. Additionally, dietary adjustments should be made, such as eating more vegetables and fruits and avoiding spicy foods.

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What are the symptoms of acute gastritis?

Acute gastritis is mostly caused by unhygienic dietary habits and is more common in summer. The symptoms mainly involve gastrointestinal irritation, such as nausea, vomiting, fever, and loss of appetite. Active pharmacological treatment should be given for acute gastroenteritis. Commonly used medications include those that suppress gastric acid secretion, protect the gastric mucosa, and antibiotics. During treatment, it is advisable to eat small, frequent meals consisting primarily of soft, easily digestible foods, and to avoid cold, spicy, or irritating foods. (Please take medication under the guidance of a doctor.)