Gastritis is a disease characterized by damage to the gastric mucosa and a violation of its functions (secretory, motor, etc.). If the pathological process takes a long time, accompanied by inflammatory processes, structural rearrangement and atrophy of the mucous membrane, then this gastritis is in chronic form. We will try to understand how to recognize and cure chronic gastritis.
Symptoms of chronic gastritis
This form of the disease occurs with periods of exacerbation and regression. Signs of gastritis in many ways depend on its form. Consider how the main forms of chronic gastritis manifest themselves.
Chronic superficial gastritis
With this form, the superficial epithelium of the stomach is affected, and the mucous membrane, as a rule, does not collapse. Symptoms:
- pain in the stomach (like peptic ulcer);
- feeling of heaviness in the stomach after eating;
- frequent heartburn and belching ;
- frequent constipation.
Many of the symptoms intensify at night.
Chronic antral gastritis
With this form, the antral areas of the stomach are affected, deep scars appear in them, and the stomach itself can be deformed or narrowed. Symptoms:
- frequent abdominal pain;
- manifestations of dyspepsia - digestive disorders (nausea, sensation of stomach overflow immediately after the start of eating, a feeling of swelling and bursting).
Most often, antral gastritis occurs with high acidity of gastric juice.
Chronic erosive gastritis
In this case, on the stomach mucosa appear foci of inflammation, reminiscent of erosion, the slightest irritation of which often leads to the occurrence of gastrointestinal bleeding. Symptoms:
- pain and discomfort in the abdomen, more often in between meals;
- frequent nausea;
- heartburn ;
- decreased appetite;
- vomiting with blood.
How to treat chronic gastritis?
An accurate diagnosis is made with gastroscopy, and a number of
Treatment of chronic gastritis is a difficult process and requires an integrated approach. First of all, medication is prescribed depending on the type of disease. In addition to taking medicines, strict adherence to a diet is required, which is determined by a gastroenterologist and a nutritionist.
Physiotherapeutic procedures are also prescribed for treatment - electrophoresis, thermal procedures, etc.
Treatment of chronic gastritis can be supplemented with folk remedies - decoctions and infusions of medicinal plants, fresh juices, beekeeping products, etc.