How long does acute gastritis take to recover?

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 19, 2024
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Acute gastritis generally recovers slowly over about a week with active treatment. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to the treatment of the cause and symptomatic treatment. Mainly, the patient should rest in bed and stop all food or medicine that irritates the stomach. Additionally, medications that relieve spasms and pain, protect the gastric mucosa, and suppress gastric acid secretion should be used. Acute gastritis often occurs with enteritis; if vomiting and diarrhea are frequent, oral rehydration should be administered promptly, and more severe cases may require intravenous fluids. During treatment, dietary adjustments should be considered, including eating soft, easily digestible foods. If vomiting is frequent, the patient should refrain from eating and drink more water, consuming more vegetables to supplement dietary fiber.

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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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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.)

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What to drink for vomiting due to acute gastritis?

For acute gastritis with vomiting, you can drink millet porridge, rice soup, or vegetable soup. These foods have the least irritation to the gastric mucosa and will not aggravate vomiting by irritating the stomach lining. Additionally, active medical treatment should be pursued, commonly involving protectors of the gastric mucosa, drugs that suppress gastric acid secretion, and antispasmodic analgesics. In daily life, it's also important to maintain a regular diet, eating three well-timed and measured meals, and avoiding raw, cold, spicy foods, as well as avoiding strong tea, coffee, and hard liquor that may harm the gastric mucosa. Ensure meals are eaten at consistent times without overeating. Regular patterns of rest and appropriate outdoor exercise can positively impact gastrointestinal health. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor based on individual circumstances.)

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How long does acute gastritis require hospitalization?

Acute gastritis usually has a sudden onset and relatively severe symptoms. It can include upper abdominal pain, acid reflux, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and even an inability to eat. This condition is most often caused by poor diet, such as excessive drinking, spicy and irritating foods, etc., and can also be induced by medication, such as non-steroidal drugs or hormonal drugs. The duration of hospital treatment depends on the specific situation. If the patient's general condition is acceptable and they can eat, recovery typically takes about three to five days. Therefore, the duration is not usually very long. However, in some cases, such as drug-induced acute gastric mucosal lesions, which are relatively severe and can involve bleeding, treatment with medications usually requires at least a week or more.

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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.