Gastritis can rightfully be called a real scourgemodern times - doctors say that every third person on the planet suffers from this affliction. Some people remember about gastritis extremely rarely, only after overloading their stomach with heavy food, while others have a hard time almost every day. But still, in most cases, gastritis does not bother its "owner" too much for the time being, so a person, unfortunately, does not pay due attention to the disease. Why unfortunately, you ask? Yes, because sooner or later gastritis will still make itself known. And it will make itself known so loudly that you can be sure - you will not seem a little, because the pain with gastritis is usually very, very intense.
What is gastritis and why does it appear?
Before we move on to the issue of pain,I would like to refresh your memory a little by telling you what gastritis is in general and where such a misfortune comes from. The entire cavity of the stomach is lined with a mucous membrane, on which the glands that produce gastric juice are located. And it is this gastric mucosa that takes the brunt of the blow - fried foods, smoked meats, chips and all the other delights of the modern food industry. And not only food, but also pharmacological - many drugs are very, very aggressive. For the time being, the stomach stubbornly resists aggressive effects on it. But sooner or later the mucous membrane becomes inflamed - this is the process that doctors call gastritis. Moreover, there are a huge number of varieties of gastritis - superficial, diffuse, erosive. But the nature of the occurrence is the same for all - inflammation of the mucous membrane. Not so long ago, gastritis affected mainly adults aged 25 and older. But recently the disease... alas... is rapidly becoming younger. And doctors are no longer surprised, once again diagnosing gastritis even in preschoolers. Which, however... is not surprising, because the principles of proper nutrition have long been alien to modern society - at best, semi-finished products.
Treatment of gastritis
As mentioned above, gastritis all my lifeYou will hardly be able to ignore it - the pain will not allow it. Although, of course, there are some particularly patient individuals who manage to endure this pain, but they are few and far between. Therefore, gastritis needs to be treated - you do not want to experience pain regularly, do you? Moreover, pain is far from the only consequence of ignoring gastritis. If treatment is not started in a timely manner, there is a very high probability of developing a stomach ulcer. And this is a completely different story, and a very sad one. You should not try to treat gastritis on your own, as you can only harm your body. And it is very important to make sure that you are dealing with gastritis, and not something worse. Therefore, as soon as you suspect stomach problems, immediately go to a gastroenterologist. The doctor will examine you, clarify the diagnosis and prescribe an appropriate course of treatment. The only thing you can do is is to strictly follow all the doctor's recommendations. And, of course, strictly adjust your diet, excluding all fatty, fried foods, foods with preservatives and dyes, alcohol, carbonated drinks. All dishes should have a soft consistency - at least for the duration of gastritis treatment.
Folk recipes for pain
Since the pain associated with gastritis is quite severe,it is very difficult to tolerate them. And it is not necessary, because there are a huge number of ways to get rid of pain. The doctor, of course, will prescribe you painkillers, but do not forget about natural remedies. In folk medicine, there are many remedies that will relieve you of stomach pain quite quickly. I would like to draw your attention - almost all remedies are based on the healing properties of plants. Therefore, people who are prone to developing allergic reactions should refuse them. Or choose those remedies that contain only those herbs to which you are definitely not allergic.
- Honey with milk
Honey with milk is great not only forcolds, but also for stomach pain. Heat half a glass of warm milk, dissolve one teaspoon of natural honey in it and drink in small sips. Milk is excellent at relieving even a severe attack - the pain will go away in 10-15 minutes. And if you drink milk with honey every morning, the attacks will not recur, because you are acting proactively. But remember - honey very often causes allergies!
- Milk with chamomile
If you are allergic to honey, replace it withchamomile. By the way, milk with chamomile not only relieves pain, but also promotes a speedy recovery. To prepare the remedy, place half a teaspoon of chamomile in a cup, pour boiling water over it and leave to brew for 20 minutes. Don't forget to strain the infusion afterwards! If you have a pain attack - you will need a whole glass of chamomile milk. And for prevention, half will be enough - the main thing is to drink the milk on an empty stomach.
- Thyme
Place two tablespoons of thyme in a thermos,Pour two glasses of boiling water and leave for a day. Then strain the decoction and pour into any glass container. The sick person should drink a few sips of the infusion every two hours. The taste of the infusion is not very pleasant, but sugar should not be added - it irritates the gastric mucosa very much. As a last resort, add a little honey.
- Aloe
Aloe comes to the rescue in cases whenthe pain becomes almost unbearable. Be prepared - aloe has a very specific taste and not everyone can put up with it. The treatment itself is extremely simple - take an aloe leaf, wash it, peel it and just eat it. You will feel relief in just five to ten minutes. But doctors do not recommend resorting to this method too often.
- Banana infusion
Bananas are not only a very healthy fruit,but also an excellent pain reliever. If you or your loved ones have gastritis, it would be a good idea to have the following remedy in the refrigerator - it will relieve acute pain in a matter of minutes. So, you will need peppermint, a banana, baking soda on the tip of a knife and a little boiling water. Finely chop the mint - you should get one teaspoon. Pour a tablespoon of boiling water over the mint and leave for 15 minutes. At this time, peel half a banana, chop it with a fork, mix with the mint and add a third of a teaspoon - this mixture will be enough for one dose. How much of the mixture to prepare for future use - calculate for yourself, depending on the frequency of pain attacks. But keep in mind that the mixture can be stored for no more than two weeks. And only in the refrigerator, if you do not want to get food poisoning in addition to gastritis. And one more important point - this remedy cannot be used by pregnant women.
- Novocaine
This remedy is not exactly a folk remedy, but it is extremelyeffective. Although, of course, you should never abuse it. And it would be a good idea to consult with your doctor first. And only if the doctor has given the go-ahead, you can try. Buy novocaine in ampoules at the pharmacy - it is intended for injections. When you feel pain, mix one teaspoon of novocaine with a teaspoon of sour cream or yogurt and take it. The pain will begin to subside in about 15 minutes. But remember - this remedy cannot be used more than once a day, since the drug itself does not act on the mucous membrane in the most favorable way. All of the above methods relieve stomach pain quite well. But remember that all this is only a temporary measure and in no case should it be made an alternative to normal full-fledged treatment. First of all, it is necessary to treat the cause (gastritis), and not try to only eliminate its consequence (pain). We recommend reading:
