Exacerbation of gastritis

Speaking about the exacerbation of gastritis, there is a deterioration in the state of the chronic form of the existing disease. Chronic disease becomes for a sufficient long period of time, but the aggravation arises due to provoking factors. An incorrect way of life is the main such factor.

We learn in detail how to recognize the onset or the onset of exacerbation of gastritis.

What are the signs of an exacerbation of gastritis?

Consider the main signs of exacerbated chronic gastritis:

1. General characteristics:

• general weakness, fatigue,
• headache, dizziness;
• irritability;
• pressure jumps, arrhythmia, pain in the heart;
• unpleasant sensations in the mouth - increased salivation (salivation), after vomiting - dryness;
• plaque in a language of gray-white color;
• an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth;
• decreased appetite;
• decreased body weight;
• often a rise in temperature;
• in severe course - swelling of the lips, mucous membrane of the mouth, sores.

2. Pain symptoms:

• feeling of heaviness and overflow in the left hypochondrium during or after a meal;
• acute or traumatic pain, sometimes burning sensation in the epigastric region after eating or fasting;
• bloating, accompanied by pain.

3. Consequence of disruption of the gastrointestinal tract:

• heartburn;
• eructation;
• rumbling, bloating;
• nausea, vomiting;
• diarrhea, constipation ;
• mucus in the vomit;
• blood in the feces.

What to do if you have an exacerbation of chronic gastritis?

When the first signs of exacerbation of gastritis can not be delayed and engage in self-medication. But nevertheless at detection in itself the first signs of an exacerbation of a gastritis it is possible to undertake something:

1. Immediately stop the malnutrition and sit down on a sparing diet.
2. Bed rest is desirable.
3. Give up smoking on an empty stomach.
4. Drink a glass of water in the morning before eating.
5. Make sure that the food is warm, not too hot or cold.
6. Eat a little and often, so that the stomach is not overloaded or empty.
7. Avoid stress.
8. You can use popular means at the same time.
9. If severe pain, you need to lie in the embryo pose, apply a hot water bottle with cold water on the stomach below the solar plexus, take any antispasmodic anesthetic.
10. To address to the gastroenterologist, to pass or take place inspection and to start the course of the appointed or nominated treatment.
11. In severe cases hospitalization in the hospital is necessary.

What can and can not be eaten with exacerbation of gastritis?

The rules of nutrition in the aggravated disease are quite simple:

1. In the diet should be included products that are cooked exclusively either for a couple, or baked in the oven, or simply boiled or stewed. It's good if the food is mostly liquid, mashed or well chewed.
2. When cooking, do not use spices and salt less.
3. Fried, fatty, smoked food should be immediately ruled out.
4. Do not eat foods that cause excessive gassing or fermentation, baking, and mushrooms.
5. Refuse alcohol and carbonated drinks, as well as coffee and chocolate.
6. Can not eat canned foods and convenience foods.
7. You can eat lean fish or meat.
8. Well wrapped the mucous of the stomach with kissels.
9. You can eat pasta and cereal.

Treatment for exacerbation of gastritis

In the treatment of exacerbated gastritis, as a rule, the following types of drugs are prescribed depending on the degree of stomach damage and the type of gastritis:

• antibiotics if Helicobacter pylori is detected (Ampicillin, De-nol and others);
• prokinetics;
• antacids (Almagel, Gastal, Maalox and others);
• antisecretory drugs;
• gastroprotective agents (Venter);
• antispasmodics;
• enzymes.

What to appoint, the doctor will decide after the necessary examination.

How long the exacerbation of gastritis lasts depends on the severity and individual characteristics. An acute attack can appear in half an hour after the "wrong" meal and last more than an hour. But in general, it is difficult to say how long the aggravation will last. It is important to take measures as soon as possible and strictly follow the doctor's prescriptions and diet.