Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are considered the most common in the world. And among them, among the most "popular" is usually attributed gastritis. This disease, according to statistics, up to 80% of all inhabitants of the planet. Knowing the symptoms of exacerbation of chronic gastritis, you can mobilize and start competent treatment in a timely manner. And this means - to prevent many unpleasant sensations and to ensure yourself a satisfactory state of health.
Because of what can exacerbate chronic gastritis?
Gastritis is an inflammatory process in the gastric mucosa. It can be caused by different factors. This ailment is mostly independent, but sometimes it develops as a complication of diseases such as cholecystitis or colitis.
To be ill with a chronic gastritis means to completely change your life. It is necessary to carefully monitor the diet, adhere to a healthy daily routine, a proper amount of time to take walks in the fresh air and sports. Remind yourself of the symptoms of exacerbation of chronic gastritis due to:
- the use of poor-quality products;
- frequent nervous shocks, overwork, stress;
- smoking (especially on an empty stomach);
- alcohol abuse;
- infection Helicobacter pylori;
- violations of the established diet;
- autoimmune diseases.
As a rule, the exacerbation begins in the autumn-spring period.
Symptoms of chronic gastritis in the acute stage
The disease manifests itself not only at the level of the stomach. During an exacerbation, the entire body must suffer. The most common signs include:
- constipation;
- discomfort in the epigastric region;
- frequent attacks of heartburn;
- rumbling and severe bloating;
- belching with air ;
- the appearance of unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth;
- formation of a gray-white plaque in the language;
- dry mouth ;
- dizziness;
- general weakness;
- irritability;
- the appearance of bloody veins in the stool;
- nausea;
- vomiting with a characteristic acidic odor and with mucus impurities;
- edema of the lips and oral mucosa;
- tachycardia;
- a slight increase in temperature;
- copious salivation;
- deterioration of appetite;
- a sharp decrease in weight.
The extent to which these symptoms of chronic gastritis manifest themselves at the acute stage, and whether home treatment is suitable, largely depends on the patient's state of health. An important role is played by the degree of mucosal inflammation.
The more pronounced the signs, the more inflammatory process is started. In this case it is advisable to consult a specialist and do it as soon as possible.
Treatment of exacerbation of chronic gastritis
As in the case of most diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, it is necessary to begin to treat the exacerbation of chronic gastritis with a diet. You need to eat often, but fractional. It is allowed to five to six meals a day. From the diet you need to remove coffee, alcohol, fatty meat and fish dishes, mushroom broths, all spicy and spicy, soda. Leave in the menu is allowed porridge, pasta, sour-milk products, lean fish, fruit drinks, mineral water, wheat bread and biscuits.
For the treatment of chronic gastritis with high acidity in the acute stage, antacids are used:
- Gastal;
- Maalox;
- Almagel;
- De-Nol.
They envelop the mucous membrane and protect it from irritation.
If the exacerbation is caused by Helicobacter, antibacterial therapy is mandatory. And with autoimmune causes, only the treatment that involves measures to strengthen immunity can really be effective.