Gastritis is the second most commondisease, after all sorts of ARVI and ARI. Doctors distinguish quite a lot of types of gastritis, but they are all divided into two main groups - gastritis with high acidity and with low acidity. Today we will talk about the first option - with high acidity of gastric juice. And first, we will find out what can provoke the development of such gastritis? Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa, which means that the cause of development is the effect of various aggressive factors on this very mucous membrane. In addition, in some cases, the main culprit of gastritis is the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. So:
- Improper diet
Unfortunately, the modern dieta person often leaves nothing to be desired. Citing constant employment, we give preference to fast food or, at best, semi-finished products. And we simply forget about healthy eating. And such food is the main enemy of the stomach - a month or two and gastritis is practically guaranteed.
- Stressful situations
Constant stressful situations and chronicfatigue also very often provokes the development of gastritis. Why this happens is difficult to explain even to doctors. But the fact remains - in relation to gastritis, the expression "all diseases are from nerves" is one hundred percent true.
- Bad habits
Drinking alcoholic beverages, large quantitiesamounts of caffeine, smoking also very strongly injures the mucous membrane of the stomach. Almost all smokers, lovers of the "green snake" and ardent fans of coffee sooner or later learn from their own experience what gastritis is.
Symptoms of the disease
Gastritis very often for a very long timeproceeds without any external manifestations - a person may not even suspect the presence of the disease. However, sooner or later - as the disease progresses - the symptoms will still make themselves known. Please note - the symptoms can vary quite a lot. One person may have only one or two signs of gastritis, while another may have all the symptoms at once, and even very pronounced ones. Everything depends on the stage of the disease and the individual characteristics of the body of each specific person. Please note - we will tell you only about the symptoms of gastritis occurring against the background of increased acidity of gastric juice.
- Painful sensations
One of the first and most distinctive symptomsgastritis with high acidity is precisely the pain. All other symptoms join later. And it is not surprising - after all, hydrochloric acid, which is part of the gastric juice, continuously has an irritating effect on the gastric mucosa. And it will not be slow to respond with pain - and quite intense, localized in the epigastric region.
- Belching and heartburn
In almost all cases, the sick personcomplains of severe heartburn - and it occurs both on an empty stomach and after eating. But persistent belching almost always appears soon after eating - in 15-20 minutes. These phenomena seriously annoy the sick person, depriving him of peace.
- Impairment of appetite, weight loss
As the disease progresses, especiallyduring periods of exacerbation - a sick person can almost completely lose their appetite. And it is not surprising - just one spoon of soup can create a feeling of such a full stomach, as if a person, as they say, ate an elephant. And the pain that occurs after eating makes itself felt.
Treatment of gastritis with high acidity
It is absolutely unacceptable to let the disease progressgravity - complications can be the most unpredictable. It is very important to start the correct treatment in a timely manner - and in no case should you take any drugs on your own. All medications should be prescribed by a gastroenterologist, only after a full examination and taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient's body. But a lot also depends on the patient himself. In particular, it is very important to strictly adhere to all the instructions and recommendations of the attending physician. In addition, do not forget about the need to strictly adhere to a therapeutic diet, without which no treatment will have the desired effect - at best, the signs of the disease will disappear. And even then not for long. In the acute stage of the disease, the diet is the strictest - a complete absence of food. This is necessary to mobilize the body's internal reserves, and self-healing of the gastric mucosa begins. For about two or three days, a sick person can drink only unsweetened weakly brewed black tea or alkaline mineral water. After this, it is necessary to gradually introduce foods from the list of permitted ones. If a person has gastritis with increased acidity of gastric juice, the following products are strictly contraindicated:
- Stimulating the production of gastric juice
Alcoholic, carbonated, caffeinated drinks. All types of fruit and vegetable juices except potato, legumes and cabbage.
- Damaging the gastric mucosa
Spicy, smoked and salty dishes, products,containing artificial preservatives and colorings. Fatty meats, poultry and fish, sour vegetables and fruits, radishes. All dishes should be moderately warm - high and low temperatures have a very negative effect on the condition of the gastric mucosa. The same applies to the method of cooking - it is best to boil, steam or bake products in the oven. At first glance, the restrictions may seem quite strict. But believe me - such a diet will significantly improve not only the condition of the gastric mucosa, but also the entire body. Over time, proper nutrition will become a habit. And mind you - a very useful habit! After all, there is a huge scope for culinary imagination. So, the permitted products:
- Low-fat varieties of meat and poultry - rabbit, chicken, quail.
- Low-fat varieties of fish - pink salmon, hake, cod.
- Heat-treated vegetables.
- Mucous soups and boiled porridges - especially oatmeal, rice and semolina.
- All sour-milk nonfat products, especially cottage cheese.
- Alkaline mineral water - not less than a liter a day.
A very important point is the nutrition schedule. Nutrition should be fractional - in small portions, but often. Such a measure will help to minimize the risk of heartburn.
Folk methods of treatment of gastritis with high acidity
Of course, a visit to a doctor - a gastroenterologistis simply necessary. However, you can try to arm yourself with traditional medicine recipes. They can be used in parallel with the treatment prescribed by the doctor. But, of course, do not forget to consult with your doctor first. He must give his permission, because it is the doctor who can really assess the picture of the disease. And make sure that the recipes do not include components to which the sick person has previously had an allergic reaction.
- Infusion, eliminating heartburn
In the event that gastritis is accompanied bysevere heartburn, you can try the following remedy. You will need half a teaspoon of dried herbs: peppermint, yarrow, perforated St. John's wort. Place in an enamel container and pour one glass of boiling water. Infuse for two hours, then carefully strain with gauze. The patient should drink the resulting volume of infusion within one day, in small sips. After the second or third day of treatment, heartburn practically disappears. Moreover, belching and a feeling of heaviness in the stomach recede. The digestion process is normalized, appetite appears. The course of treatment should be at least 14 days. As a rule, one such course of treatment is enough for two or three months. But if necessary - if the symptoms do not disappear - it can be repeated after a week.
- Fresh potato juice
It was already mentioned above that with gastritisany fresh juices are contraindicated for people with high acidity. With the exception of potato juice – it is used for intensive treatment. You will need two medium-sized potatoes, a grater and gauze. Wash and peel the potatoes, grate on a fine grater. Using gauze, squeeze out the potato juice. That’s it, the remedy is ready – the sick person should drink all the juice in the morning, on an empty stomach. The course of treatment should last at least 10 days.
- Liquorice root
Most often, licorice root is used forcough treatment. However, licorice also perfectly normalizes the acidity of gastric juice. Grind 20 grams of licorice root thoroughly, pour a glass of boiling water over it and boil in a water bath for about 20 minutes. After that, leave it for two hours, strain it with gauze. Add a glass of boiled water, stir and pour into a glass container. The decoction must be stored only in the refrigerator, otherwise it will very quickly lose its healing properties. Take two tablespoons of the decoction before each meal. The duration of the course of treatment is 30 days. If the symptoms of gastritis do not disappear, after a week's break, the course of treatment can be repeated.
- Honey solution
As is known, with chronic gastritiswith high acidity, it is strictly not recommended to eat sweets. An exception to the rule is honey. Honey solution helps to treat gastritis with high acidity precisely due to its anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, honey normalizes the acidity of gastric juice. To treat gastritis with high acidity, you will need a honey solution - one tablespoon of any natural honey per glass of warm boiled water. Duration of treatment is 15 days. As a rule, the manifestations of gastritis disappear within a week. But, nevertheless, the treatment must still be completed.
- Infusion for the removal of pain
In case the pain is bothersomea sick person is very strong, you can try the following infusion. Place one tablespoon of flax seeds in a thermos, pour half a liter of boiling water and leave for one day. After that, strain the infusion and pour into a glass container. Every morning, on an empty stomach, the sick person should drink one glass of such an infusion - during the day the pain should not bother. As you can see, there are quite a few folk remedies for treating gastritis with high acidity. Surely you will find the most suitable for you. And remember that only systematic use of this or that remedy will bring a positive effect. Be healthy! We recommend reading:
