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Saturday, 16 April 2011

Tips to Used Preventive measures for gastritis

There are certain preventions of gastritis, which need to be followed.
  •     Avoid stress, tension and worries as a stress free life is very comfortable
  •     Have proper and a balanced meal consisting of fruits, vegetables, and cereals pulses
  •     Give proper gap between meals
  •     Have dinner at least one to two hours before going to bed
  •     Butter milk is also an affective remedy for treating gastritis
  •     Drink plenty of water but not with the meal as it can delay the digestion process
  •     Make a habit of eating food slowly and chew your food properly
  •     You can have skimmed milk preparations like yoghurt and cottage cheese
  •     Avoid consumption of spices, tea, coffee and alcohol, sour foods, pickles and fried foods
  •     Follow the doctor’s recommendation if there is a rise any complications
  •     Breathing and some light exercises like walking, cycling and yoga is recommended by the doctor to give your heart, lungs and gut a workout.
  •     The advantage of exercise is that it helps the food to move within your intestine quickly for proper digestion.

Prevention of gastritis is very important for the people suffering for this disorder. Most of the people recover from gastritis. It is not a difficult task anymore. There are several types of precautionary measures and therapies available in the market. The treatment depends upon the severity of the patients. If gastritis is diagnosed at an early stage, then it becomes easy to treat. Depending upon the factors of gastritis, the symptoms of gastritis may flare up and down. Gastritis, if not treated, may become acute and lead to a serious problem that could be even life-threatening.
Friday, 25 March 2011

Gastritis Pathophysiology Sign and Symptoms

Gastritis (inflammation of the gastric or stomach mucosa) is a common GI problem. Gastritis may be acute, lasting several hours to a few days, or chronic, resulting from repeated exposure to irritating agents or recurring episodes of acute gastritis.

Sign and Symptoms of Gastritis
  • Nausea or recurrent upset stomach
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Indigestion
  • Burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach between meals or at night
  • Hiccups
  • Loss of appetite
  • Vomiting blood or coffee ground-like material
  • Black, tarry stools
Treatment Option
  • Taking antacids and other drugs to reduce stomach acid, which causes further irritation to inflamed areas.
  • Avoiding hot and spicy foods.
  • For gastritis caused by H. pylori infection, your doctor will prescribe a regimen of several antibiotics plus an acid blocking drug (used for heartburn).
  • If the gastritis is caused by pernicious anemia, B12 vitamin shots will be given.
Once the underlying problem disappears, the gastritis usually does, too. You should talk to your doctor before stopping any medicine or starting any gastritis treatment on your own.

Pathophysiology of Gastric
In gastritis, the gastric mucous membrane becomes edematous and hyperemic (congested with fluid and blood) and undergoes superficial erosion It secretes a scanty amount of gastric juice, containing very little acid but much mucus. Superficial ulceration may occur and can lead to hemorrhage