Acute pain in the navel area, nausea, vomiting,dizziness, heartburn - all these symptoms indicate that you have an exacerbation of gastritis. And you will hardly be able to cope with this disease on your own, unless, of course, you are a gastroenterologist and have not undergone medical treatment at the institute. Folk methods (tincture recipes and herbs) will also not help you if you use them as the main medicine. In this case, only one thing is necessary - drug treatment of gastritis and ulcers.
How to get rid of gastritis once and for all
Gastritis is, as you remember, inflammationgastric mucosa, accompanied by a decrease or increase in the production of gastric juice. The doctor will be able to make a correct diagnosis after determining the level of acidity and the severity of the disease. And only after receiving the test results will treatment with certain drugs be prescribed. Gastritis with high acidity With gastritis with high acidity, it is necessary to take drugs that will reduce and normalize it. The patient is also prescribed a special gentle diet, the main task of which is to ensure that the walls of the stomach are injured as little as possible during meals. Hot, cold, fatty, spicy dishes are excluded. On average, therapy lasts at least two weeks.
- Antacids
They are prescribed if the patient has increasedacidity. These drugs help reduce the production of hydrochloric acid, which is what irritates the gastric mucosa. There are two types of these drugs: absorbable and non-absorbable. If we talk about the former, then such drugs are almost never used. The thing is that such drugs reduce acidity for a short time, and then increase it several times. As a result, the patient only gets worse. Non-absorbable drugs for gastritis have a more gentle effect and do not harm the stomach. You may be prescribed gels, suspensions, or regular tablets. You should take the drugs only as prescribed by a doctor, after reading the instructions. Please note: if you have serious stomach problems, liquid types of drugs are recommended. These drugs not only help reduce acidity, but also protect the mucosa from the effects of aggressive substances, relieve pain, spasms, and nausea. If there are problems with bowel movements (i.e., long-term constipation), the drugs quickly eliminate them. Be sure to find out what medications should be taken an hour before meals, what to drink during meals and half an hour after eating certain foods. In some cases, during an exacerbation, tablets are prescribed even before bedtime. What side effects can there be with prolonged and uncontrolled use of such drugs? Firstly, the effect of other drugs and the absorption of nutrients will decrease significantly. This is due to the fact that such drugs have an enveloping property. And if during an exacerbation they bring relief, then it is better not to take them in everyday life. Secondly, some drugs can negatively affect the digestion and elimination of intestinal contents. We are talking about aluminum-containing and calcium-containing drugs. Therefore, it is not recommended to self-medicate or take everything without consulting a specialist. Otherwise, constipation is guaranteed.
- Antisecretory medications
These drugs are prescribed for primarydiagnosing or exacerbating an ulcer. Their main purpose is to inhibit the production of secretion. These are quite powerful drugs that healthy people should not take. There are several main types of drugs: M-anticholinergics, H2-histamine blockers, H+/K+-ATPase blockers, etc. Each has its own indications and contraindications. If we talk about M-anticholinergics, then after taking them, a person may experience the following side effects: decreased salivation, increased pulse and heart rate, and greatly increased pupil size. It is very important that someone is near you for the next couple of hours after taking such drugs. If complications arise, you will be able to receive first aid and call a doctor. As for H2-histamine blockers, they fight increased acidity more powerfully and effectively. A specific type of drug is prescribed after the severity and degree of the disease is determined. The downside is that such drugs affect the alkaline environment. Gastritis with low acidity In this case, it is necessary to take medications that stimulate the production of gastric juice. But, as was said above, you should not buy specific products yourself. If you, for example, give yourself an incorrect diagnosis and begin to treat a non-existent disease, you will only harm yourself.
- Prokinetics
These medications are prescribed only inin cases where it is necessary to increase the motility of the digestive tract. They also help quite well with severe stomach pain, nausea and rather prolonged vomiting. They are usually used only for acute gastritis.
- Plantain juice
In the case where hydrochloric acid is practically not presentproduced, gastritis can be treated with plantain juice. It is sold in pharmacies. The dosage for a normal adult is 15 ml. Please note: it should be taken 2-3 times a day half an hour before meals.
Antibiotics for gastritis
Remember that antibiotics are not exactlysafe medications, so you should be careful when taking them if you need to cure an ulcer or gastritis. And you can take such medications only if you have been diagnosed with Helicobacter gastritis. But even in this case, you should not get too carried away with antibiotics. Otherwise, you will have to treat dysbacteriosis, stomach upset, nausea, headaches, etc. Do not forget to ask your doctor what probiotics you should take when treating ulcers and gastritis with antibiotics. These drugs help to soften the aggressive impact, restore the environment, and improve the effect of drugs. They are prescribed to both adults and children. This is the best thing you can do for your body.
How to treat with gastritis
As you understand, there are only a few pills toget rid of the problem, will not be enough. If you do not treat your stomach or do not take all the precautions after recovery, you will have to take medications for ulcers in the future. Therefore, to avoid sad consequences, you should follow your doctor's recommendations.
- Medication
If you have been prescribed a ten-day course of treatmentantibiotics or other medications, you must take them as much as prescribed. No more and no less. Even if you feel much better, do not stop taking them. You should be especially strict with this when treating an ulcer.
- Tinctures and broths
You shouldn't treat gastritis with herbs alone,no matter how healing they are, but as an additional means to combat the disease, tinctures and decoctions will be very useful. Collections and recipes are prescribed by doctors (depending on the type of gastritis or ulcer).
- Diet
In case of exacerbation, the patient is prescribed a speciala diet that excludes fatty, meaty, smoked, fried, spicy, salty foods. After nausea, cramps and colic in the stomach pass, more serious food is gradually introduced into the diet. In the future, you will have to avoid harmful products and alcohol. In the future, in order to no longer have to be treated for ulcers and gastritis, it is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat right, and undergo regular examinations.
