Gastritis causas sintomas y tratamiento?

Do you ever feel like your stomach is just saying “nope” to everything? Do meals feel more like a chore than a joyous occasion? Well, friend, you might be suffering from gastritis. Don’t worry, though–you’re not alone! Today we’ll cover what exactly this predicament entails and how to treat it properly.

What is Gastritis?

First things first–what even is gastritis? Simply put, it’s the inflammation of the stomach lining. Yikes. This can lead to all sorts of uncomfortable symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating.

The Culprits

So what causes this unfortunate condition in the first place? Unfortunately there are many factors that could contribute:

  • Alcohol consumption
  • Continued use of certain medications like aspirin
  • Bacterial infection due to Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori)
  • Chronic stress taking its toll on the body
  • Autoimmune disorders

None of these sound particularly enjoyable for our stomaches…but don’t fret! Keep reading to learn how we can help combat these causes.

Symptoms

Alrighty then–so we know what’s going down (or rather up) with our tummies when afflicted with gastritis . But just how will we know if we indeed do have it?

These are some common symptoms that may arise:

  1. Gnawing or burning pain in your upper abdomen
  2. Nausea or vomiting
  3. Feeling full after only eating small amounts
  4. Loss of appetite
    5.Fatigue
    6.Bloating/ belching excessively

If any combination of these pops up frequently during mealtimes or throughout your day-to-day life then please consult a doctor!

Treatment & Recovery We’ve made It!

I promise, treatment won’t be as unpleasant as that one hangover you had in college. In fact, it’s all pretty simple and often home-based.

Home Therapy

These are some steps to follow once you’ve been diagnosed:

  • Stop Smoking: Even if you treat your stomach correctly but still smoke, this may prevent healing of the inflammation.
  • Eliminate Alcohol: Heavy drinkers should stop consuming alcohol immediately or at least limit consumption.
  • Decrease acidic foods/drinks: Avoid excess coffee, spicy food etc
  • Eating smaller meals more frequently
  • Eat low fat & nutrient dense diets

Medications

Though not always necessary (and best decided upon with a doctor,) these medications represent what treatment options there are for gastritis.

  1. Antibiotics: for those suffering from bacterial infection(s).
  2. Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI): This helps to decrease acid production which can lead to healing of stomach lining.
  3. H2 Receptor Agonist: If PPIs aren’t functioning optimally then taking histamine blockers such as Ranitidine can heal our tummies quicker than usual.

Conclusion

Well folks–we did it! We know what Gasttitis is and how we can combat its pesky symptoms in order to feel like ourselves again at mealtime.
Remember to consult with a professional before undertaking any sort of self-medication…trust me..you don’t want an incident like my Aunt Carol who once tried natural ginger root on her own!

Take care and remember “no good story starts off with bad digestive problems”.

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