Gastrointestinal diseases affecton all body systems, thereby greatly reducing the quality of human life. Gastritis, in which inflammation of the stomach walls occurs, is becoming more and more common. There are several types: hyperacid, hypoacid and anacid gastritis. Each type has its own symptoms and special treatment.

Types of gastritis and acidity levels

The level of acidity of gastric juice can be normal or with disturbances (increased, decreased or zero). Depending on such disturbances, gastritis is divided into three types:

The most common gastritis is hyperacid (increased acidity). Pain is caused by excess hydrochloric acid, which disrupts the natural digestion of food.

Less common is hypoacid gastritis (decreasedacidity). An insufficient amount of acid does not allow the food to be split as it should, and it remains unprepared for passage through the stomach and intestines.

Anacid gastritis (zero acidity), toooccurs infrequently. The almost complete absence of hydrochloric acid can not provide a normal process of digestion. The incoming proteins are not fully digested, and their decay products act toxic to the human body.

At zero acidity, the parietal(parietal) cells of the stomach are atrophied and cannot secrete sufficient amounts of acid. The balance of microflora is disrupted, and various microbes and viruses penetrate. Because of this, the mucous membrane in the stomach becomes thinner and inflamed, the immune system loses resistance, and pathological changes begin, including cancer. Intestinal motility decreases, especially in the upper and lower sections. Constipation begins.

Causes and symptoms of anacid gastritis

Chronic form of anacid gastritis candevelop after acute gastritis, occasionally after typhoid fever or dysentery, if these diseases are not treated. The reasons may also be: alcohol abuse, constant overeating, spicy food, long breaks between meals, dry food, smoking, quick snacks. Therefore, it is not surprising that more and more young people are at risk, especially women who work in a sitting position all day. With anacid gastritis, signs of the disease may be absent for a long time. But it should be remembered that with zero acidity there is no bactericidal effect. Viruses and microbes freely enter the body along with food, which is why digestion is disrupted, stomach upset occurs, and other diseases of the stomach and intestines may occur.

What are the main symptoms of this disease?

Losing weight due to inadequate body nutrients.

Nausea, dizziness, weakness.

Pain in the pitcher, heaviness in the stomach, eructation.

Loose stools, with sluggish intestinal peristalsis - constipation.

Stale smell from the mouth.

If anacid gastritis persists for a long time, the following symptoms are added:

• even stronger weight loss;
• shingles;
• flatulence, swelling;
• the emergence of anemia, dysbiosis;
• the appearance of pancreatitis and cholecystitis;
• intolerance to certain types of food, especially milk.

Treatment of anacid gastritis

First of all, at the first manifestationsdisease, you should consult a gastroenterologist to determine the level of stomach acidity and establish a diagnosis. The following methods are used to treat anacid gastritis: taking medications that replace natural hydrochloric acid; enzymatic drugs to normalize digestion processes; decoctions of medicinal herbs; therapeutic exercises; dietary nutrition and giving up bad habits. Treatment with medicinal herbs can be effective, but on condition of long-term use (from 6 months to 2-3 years) together with the necessary drugs and regular repetitions of the course.

1 tbsp. spoon of dry leaves of plantain pour a glass of boiling water, for 10 minutes to insist, drain. Take in a warm form in small sips 3 times a day for a third of the glass before eating. You can also take psyllium juice.

Juice of white cabbage 3 times a day in a warm form for 30 minutes before a meal of half a cup.

Herb yarrow (20 g) is boiled with 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes. Within 45 minutes, you need to let it brew and drain. Drink the broth 3 times a day, according to art. spoon 15 minutes before meals.

Pour 3 tablespoons of crushed pepper into a thermosmixtures: immortelle flowers - 1 part, 2 parts each of plantain and nettle leaves, St. John's wort - 3 parts. Pour 3 cups of boiling water and leave for 3 hours. Take 8 days in a row 3 times a day. You need to drink a whole glass of the decoction 30 minutes before meals. Take a break for 8 days and repeat the course again. The treatment is carried out for 2 years.

A glass of boiling water pour 1 part of the herb St. John's wort,1 part of leaves of plantain and 1 part of leaves of blueberry. We boil for 10 minutes. For 20 minutes before a meal 3 times a day, a strained broth is drunk on 1 tbsp.

 

Correct diet

With anacid gastritis, by following the correct diet, you can significantly improve your well-being. Here are some recommendations:

• thoroughly chew food. Saliva enzymes will be the first protective barrier to your body;
• there is often, at a time, at one time;
• Do not eat spicy, fatty, fried, rough and very cold food;
• cook on vegetable or melted butter;
• with exacerbations adhere to diet number 2;
• salads from fresh vegetables combine with boiled or stewed;
• Acid fruits and berries are useful for the activity of the enzymatic system, but they are not acidic
• will increase;
• use bread only white, but necessarily yesterday;
• do not drink whole milk.

If you have anacid gastritis, try not tobreak the diet, give up smoking, alcohol, coffee. Nicotine disrupts microcirculation in the gastric mucosa, which disrupts its absorption. Alcoholic beverages, including beer, damage the cells of the mucosa, which reduces the enzymatic capacity. Pay special attention to the state of the nervous system. Monitor oral hygiene, treat and get dental prosthetics in a timely manner. Be sure to undergo examinations by a doctor, do gastroendoscopic examinations. The causes of anacid gastritis have been little studied. It is assumed that low and zero levels of acidity in the stomach are due to a genetic factor and are the result of a metabolic disorder. To date, this disease cannot be completely cured, but by adhering to these recommendations, you can maintain your condition at a normal level.

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