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Gastritis, an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach, is not a single disease. Rather,gastritis is a condition that has many causes. Common to all people with gastritis is pain or discomfort in the upper part of the belly (abdomen), sometimes called dyspepsia. Gastritis can be a brief and sudden illness (acute gastritis), a longer-lasting condition (chronic gastritis ), or a special condition, perhaps as part of another medical illness. An example of acute gastritis is stomach upset that may follow the use of alcohol or aspirin. Helicobacter pylori is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach. Infection with this bacteria may lead to chronic gastritis . Gastritis is a common medical problem. Up to 10% of people who come to a hospital emergency department with abdominal pain have gastritis. Gastritis Causes Gastritis is associated with various medications, medical and surgical conditions, physical stresses, social habits, chemicals, and infections. Some of the more common causes of gastritis are listed here. Medications Aspirin (more than 300 drug products contain some form of aspirin) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen)

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Gastritis, an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach, is not asingle disease. Rather,gastritis is a condition that has many causes. Commonto all people with gastritis is pain or discomfort in the upper part of the belly(abdomen), sometimes called dyspepsia.

Gastritis can be a brief and sudden illness (acute gastritis), a longer-lastingcondition (chronic gastritis), or a special condition, perhaps as part of anothermedical illness.

An example of acute gastritis is stomach upset that may follow the use of alcohol or aspirin.

Helicobacter pylori is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach. Infectionwith this bacteria may lead to chronic gastritis.

Gastritis is a common medical problem. Up to 10% of people who come to ahospital emergency department with abdominal pain have gastritis.

Gastritis Causes

Gastritis is associated with various medications, medical and surgicalconditions, physical stresses, social habits, chemicals, and infections. Someof the more common causes of gastritis are listed here.

Medications

Aspirin (more than 300 drug products contain some form of aspirin)

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen ornaproxen)

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Steroids (prednisone is one example)

Potassium supplements

Iron tablets

Cancer chemotherapy medications

Swallowing poisons or objects

Corrosives (acid or lye)

Alcohols of various types

Swallowed foreign bodies (paper clips or pins)

Medical and surgical conditions

Physical stress in people who are critically ill or injured

After medical procedures (such as endoscopy, in which a specialist looks intothe stomach with a small lighted tube)

After an operation to remove part of the stomach

After radiation treatment for cancer

Autoimmune diseases

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Pernicious anemia

Chronic vomiting

Infections

Tuberculosis

Syphilis

Bacterial infections: H pylori infection is the most common. Many otherbacteria-even those that usually cause pneumonia or bladder infections-cancause gastritis.

Viral infections

Fungal (yeast) infections

Parasites and worms

What Are the Symptoms of Gastritis?

In people who have gastritis symptoms, pain or discomfort in the upperabdomen is the most common.

The pain is usually in the upper central portion of the abdomen (the "pit" of

the stomach).Gastritis pain occurs in the left upper portion of the abdomen and in the back.

The pain seems to "go right straight through" a person as it travels from thebelly to the back.

People often use the terms burning, aching, gnawing, or sore to describe thepain. Usually, a vague sense of discomfort is present, but the pain may be

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sharp, stabbing, or cutting.

Other symptoms of gastritis include the following:

Belching

Nausea and vomiting

Bloating

Feeling of fullness or burning in the upper part of the belly

In more severe gastritis, bleeding may occur inside the stomach. Any of thefollowing symptoms can be seen as well as those already mentioned...

What is acute gastritis?

Acute gastritis is sudden inflammation of the stomach lining resulting inabdominal pain, bleeding, or other gastrointestinal symptoms. In contrast,chronic gastritis occurs slowly over a long period of time. In some cases,acute gastritis is characterized as erosive, meaning that it wears away thestomach lining. Both erosive and nonerosive acute gastritis are likely toimprove quickly with treatment.

The stomach is a gastrointestinal organ located between the esophagus andthe small intestine. It churns chewed food into smaller pieces throughmuscular contractions and further breaks it down with digestive acids. The

stomach is lined with special cells that protect it from its own digestive acids.Acute gastritis can develop when the stomach’s protective lining is damagedor compromised by diseases or substances.

The symptoms of gastritis can be constant or sporadic, and the diseasecourse varies among individuals. Some people with gastritis have nosymptoms at all, while others may have burning abdominal pain, nausea,vomiting, dark-colored stools, or appetite loss.

Acutegastritis is commonly caused by alcohol use, tobacco use, stress, andthe use of aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Severe

illness and consumption of caustic substances have also been associated withthe development of acute gastritis. Another common cause of acute gastritisis a stomach infection caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a type of bacteria found in up to half of all people in industrialized nations (Source:NIDDK).

Acute gastritis can be prevented in many cases by controlling risk factors. This includes lifestyle changes, such as limiting alcohol consumption and

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reducing the use of NSAIDs. Treatment of acute gastritis will vary dependingon the underlying cause. For example, H. pylori infection can be treatedsuccessfully with antibiotics and medications that reduce stomach acid.

Seek prompt medical care if you have symptoms of acute gastritis, such as

indigestion, pain in the upper area of your abdomen (epigastric pain),nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite, or if you are being treated for acutegastritis but mild symptoms recur or are persistent.

Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, haveserious symptoms of acute gastritis such as severe abdominal pain; suddenonset of bloody or black, tarry stools; or vomiting bloody or black material.

SYMPTOMS

What are the symptoms of acute gastritis?

Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation and swelling of the stomach liningthat may result in a number of symptoms. However, some people withgastritis may have no symptoms at all. When symptoms occur, they can varyin nature and severity among individuals. Symptoms can include:... ReadMore About Acute Gastritis Symptoms

CAUSES

What causes acute gastritis?

Your stomach is lined with special cells that secrete mucus to form aprotective barrier between stomach acid and your stomach wall. When thatprotective barrier is damaged or breached in some way, the stomach liningcan become inflamed, resulting in gastritis.... Read More About AcuteGastritis Causes

What causes acute gastritis?

Your stomach is lined with special cells that secrete mucus to form a

protective barrier between stomach acid and your stomach wall. When thatprotective barrier is damaged or breached in some way, the stomach liningcan become inflamed, resulting in gastritis.

There are a wide variety of factors and conditions that can make yourstomach lining more easily damaged. These include personal habits, such assmoking and drinking alcohol; the use of certain medications; viral andbacterial infections; excessively stressful events, such as surgery or illness;

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and consumption of caustic substances.

What are the risk factors for acute gastritis?

A number of factors increase the risk of acute gastritis. Not all people withrisk factors will develop acute gastritis. Risk factors for acute gastritis include:

Alcohol abuse (especially large amounts)

History of radiation therapy

Infections including Helicobacter pylori, herpes simplex virus, orcytomegalovirus

Severe illnesses, such as kidney, respiratory or liver failure

Severe injury or major surgical procedure

Stress

Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen(Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), or aspirin. Gastrointestinal sideeffects including acute gastritis can occur at any time during NSAID use, withor without warning symptoms.

Use of tobacco

Reducing your risk of acute gastritis

You may be able to reduce your risk of acute gastritis by:

Not drinking alcohol or limiting alcohol intake to one drink per day for womenand two drinks per day for men

Not smoking

Reducing your stress level

Using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen(Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and aspirin, only as directed orrecommended by your physician or healthcare provider. Some people who

take certain medications or who have certain medical conditions should notuse NSAIDs because of the risk of serious complications. Always read andfollow the complete directions and warnings on over-the-counter medicationsand discuss their use with your healthcare provider before taking them.

TREATMENTS

How is acute gastritis treated?

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Treatment of acute gastritis varies depending on the underlying cause andthe nature and severity of the symptoms.... Read More About Acute Gastritis

Treatments

How is acute gastritis treated?

Treatment of acute gastritis varies depending on the underlying cause andthe nature and severity of the symptoms.

Antibiotic treatment for acute gastritis

If your gastritis is caused by H. pylori infection, antibiotic therapy is themainstay of treatment. It is important to follow your antibiotic regimenprecisely to avoid reinfection or recurrence. Most commonly, two antibioticsare given for 14 days in combination with another medication to suppressacid. Examples of antibiotic treatments include:

Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox)

Clarithromycin (Biaxin)

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

Tetracycline (Achromycin V, Sumycin)

Other medications to treat acute gastritis

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine H2-receptor antagonists (H2blockers), which decrease the amount of acid in the stomach, are another

effective treatment for acute gastritis. These medications are also sometimesused to prevent acute gastritis, especially in patients who are hospitalizedwith severe injuries or for illnesses or major surgery.

Proton pump inhibitors that are effective in the treatment of gastritis include:

Esomeprazole (Nexium)

Lansoprazole (Prevacid)

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

Pantoprazole (Protonix)

Rabeprazole (Aciphex)

Histamine H2-receptor antagonists that are effective in the treatment of gastritis include:

Cimetidine (Tagamet)

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Famotidine (Pepcid)

Nizatidine (Axid)

Ranitidine (Zantac)

If you have diarrhea or vomiting due to acute gastritis, fluid and electrolytereplenishment can be a component of successful treatment. Hospitalizationmay be required in severe cases or if complications occur, such asgastrointestinal bleeding.

What are the potential complications of acute gastritis?

Acute gastritis is not a serious illness in most cases. However, acute gastritisor its underlying causes can lead to complications in some cases, especiallyleft untreated. You can help minimize your risk of serious complications byfollowing the treatment plan you and your health care professional design

specifically for you. Complications of acute gastritis include:

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage

Increased risk of stomach cancer

Malnutrition due to lack of appetite, discomfort, and decreased nutritionalintake

Perforated gastric ulcer, which can lead to bleeding

Severe discomfort or pain

Spread of infection

Stomach ulcers

What is gastritis?

Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. While the lining of thestomach is quite strong and can withstand strong acid, drinking too muchalcohol, eating spicy foods, or smoking can cause the lining to become

inflamed and irritated.

What causes of gastritis?

Gastritis may be caused by the following:

drinking too much alcohol

eating spicy foods

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smoking

prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

infection with bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, or Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori)

major surgery

traumatic injury or burns

severe infection

extreme physiological stress

certain diseases, such as megaloblastic (pernicious) anemia, autoimmunedisorders, and chronic bile reflux

What are the symptoms of gastritis?

The following are the most common symptoms of gastritis. However, eachindividual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

stomach upset or pain

belching or hiccups

abdominal bleeding

nausea

vomiting

feeling of fullness or burning in the stomach

loss of appetite

blood in vomit or stool (a sign that the stomach lining may be bleeding)

The symptoms of gastritis may resemble other medical conditions orproblems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.

How is gastritis diagnosed?In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination,diagnostic procedures for gastritis may include the following:

esophagogastroduodenoscopy (Also called EGD or upper endoscopy.) - is aprocedure that allows the physician to examine the inside of the esophagus,stomach, and duodenum. A thin, flexible, lighted tube, called an endoscope,

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is guided into the mouth and throat, then into the esophagus, stomach, andduodenum. The endoscope allows the physician to view the inside of this areaof the body, as well as to insert instruments through a scope for the removalof a sample of tissue for biopsy (if necessary).

upper GI (gastrointestinal) series (Also called barium swallow.) - is adiagnostic test that examines the organs of the upper part of the digestivesystem: the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first section of thesmall intestine). A fluid called barium (a metallic, chemical, chalky, liquidused to coat the inside of organs so that they will show up on an x-ray) isswallowed. X-rays are then taken to evaluate the digestive organs.

blood test - used to measure red blood cells, test for H. pylori, and possiblydetect anemia, a condition in which there are not enough red blood cellspresent, which can cause gastritis.

stool culture - checks for the presence of abnormal bacteria in the digestivetract that may cause diarrhea and other problems. A small sample of stool iscollected and sent to a laboratory by your physician's office. In two or threedays, the test will show whether abnormal bacteria are present; presence of blood in the stool may be a sign of gastritis.

Treatment for gastritis:

Specific treatment for gastritis will be determined by your physician basedon:

your age, overall health, and medical history

extent of the condition

your tolerance of specific medicines, procedures, or therapies

expectations for the course of the condition

your opinion or preference

Generally, treatment for gastritis involves antacids and other medicationsaimed at reducing stomach acid, relieving symptoms, and promoting thehealing of the stomach lining, as acid irritates the inflamed tissue. If thegastritis is related to an illness or infection, that problem will be treated aswell.

Patients are also advised to avoid foods, beverages, or medications thatcause symptoms or irritate the lining of the stomach. If the gastritis is relatedto smoking, quitting is recommended.

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health article

Definition

Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation of the stomach lining.

Alternative Names

Acute gastritis

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Acute gastritis may be caused by:

Certain medications, such as aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs), or corticosteroids

Alcohol

Eating or drinking corrosive substances

Extreme stress

Infections, such as the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, or much less often,

cytomegalovirus or herpes simplex virusAcute gastritis is often associated with a severe, acute illness or trauma. Thefollowing increase your risk of acute gastritis:

Aspirin or NSAID use

Recent heavy alcohol use

Major surgery

Kidney failure

Liver failure

Respiratory failure

Symptoms

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Dark stools

Indigestion

Loss of appetite

Nausea

Vomiting

Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

Signs and tests

Tests that may be done to diagnose acute gastritis include:

Complete blood count (CBC, shows anemia)Gastroscopy

Stool test for bleeding

Upper GI and small bowel x-ray series

Treatment

Treatment depends on the cause of the gastritis. Antacids or othermedications to decrease or neutralize stomach acid will usually relieve the

symptoms and promote healing. Stop taking any medications that causegastritis. Gastritis may progress to a gastric ulcer, requiring additionaltreatment.

Gastritis due to stress is best treated by prevention. Medications to decreasegastric acid production, such as proton pump inhibitors, should be consideredfor stressed hospital patients.

Expectations (prognosis)

Most gastritis improves rapidly with treatment.

Complications

A potential complication is a severe loss of blood.

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Calling your health care provider

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of gastritis persist longer than 2 or 3 days. Call your health care provider if youvomit blood or have bloody stools.

Prevention

Controlling risk factors may help prevent this condition. For example, do notuse or limit your use of NSAIDs and alcohol.

References

Kuipers EJ, Blaser MJ. Acid peptic disease: epidemiology and pathobiology. In:Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa:Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 141

Acute Gastritis.

Synonyms.—Gastric Catarrh; Acute Dyspepsia; Simple Gastritis.

Definition.—An acute inflammation of the mucous surfaces of the stomach.

Etiology.—The most common causes of acute gastritis are errors in diet ormethod of eating. We live in age where competition is strong, and travel at apace incompatible with health. The business man hurries through his meal,only partially masticating his food, and washing it down with large quantitiesof fluid. Children catch the infection, and hurry through meals in order toreach school or resume play, and this continued rush of American life isproductive in a high degree of stomach disorders.

The character of food also must be considered; for tainted food, or that in

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which the fermentative processes are just beginning, act as irritants.Overloading of the stomach may be an exciting cause, as well as very hot,very cold, or highly-seasoned food. Alcoholic drinks are also responsible formany cases. Where there is a delicate stomach, a cold, with sudden arrest of secretions, may prove the exciting cause.

An attack of cholera-morbus may be attended with vomiting and retching of so violent a character as to be followed by gastritis. Certain diseases are saidto predispose to this lesion; such as rheumatism, gout, syphilis, andtuberculosis. Chemical substances taken by design or accidentally mustalways be considered as irritants.

Pathology.—The changes in the gastric mucosa are similar to those of mucous inflammations of other parts. Beaumont's study of the inflammatorycondition, through a gastric fistula in the person of St. Martin, shows areddened and swollen condition of the membrane, while an increasedsecretion of mucus bathes the angry-looking, membrane.

The gastric juice is deficient in hydrochloric acid, though lactic and butyricacids are in abundance. The mucous and peptic follicles are swollen, andappear granular, with infiltration of the intertubular tissue. The submucoustissue may become swollen and edematous, and ulceration may occur.Hemorrhage not infrequently occurs. The pathological changes are inproportion to the severity of the inflammation.

Symptoms.—They will depend largely upon the character and degree of theinflammation. In the milder forms, the local symptoms predominate, and area marked feature in all forms.

In the milder form the symptoms are those of acute indigestion, the patientcomplaining of an uneasy sensation in the epigastric region; or there may bea burning sensation, or a dull pain with nausea, and sometimes vomiting.

There is distention of the stomach, attended by eructations of gas, which givetemporary relief. In children, diarrhea attends, though constipation is the rulein adults.

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The tongue is coated, breath sometimes offensive, and patient complains of abitter taste in the mouth. When food and drink are taken, the pain isaggravated.

In the severer form, all the above symptoms are increased, and chillysensations precede the fever, which is quite active for a few days, thetemperature reaching 102° or 103°. The pulse is frequent and hard, skin dry,bowels constipated, and urine scanty, highly colored, and deposits urates.

The vomiting is more persistent, and consists of mucus, bile, and undigestedfood.

Where the gastritis is the result of swallowing the mineral acids, alkalies,corrosive sublimate, arsenic, etc.—toxic gastritis—the inflammation isintense, the pain severe, and vomiting and retching persistent. The burningsensation is felt in the throat and esophagus as well, and thirst is almostintolerable, the gratification of which increases the vomiting.

The pulse is feeble though frequent, the extremities become cold, the surfaceclammy, the face pinched and anxious, the forerunner of collapse. Thebreathing is shallow, and attended by pain. The position is dorsal, with limbsflexed to relieve the tension, the abdomen is tumid, and tenderness ismarked; finally, in fatal cases, coma comes on, the breathing is shorter, anddeath ends the suffering of the unfortunate patient.

Diagnosis.—In the milder forms, where there is no fever, the diagnosis isreadily made by the local symptoms, but where the disease commences witha chill followed by more or less fever, and there is no previous history of gastric derangement, the disease is readily mistaken for one of the infectiousfevers, which mistake is only corrected by later developments. Where thegastritis follows the taking of corrosive salts, mineral acids, or drugs of anycharacter, the diagnosis is readily made by the history and attendantsymptoms.

Prognosis.—In the milder cases, commonly known as acute dyspepsia,recovery takes place in from twenty-four to forty-eight hours, while those of afebrile type may persist for several days, and, if followed by indiscretion ineating, the frequent recurrent attacks result in chronic gastritis. Where

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poisons have been taken, the case is more serious and may terminate indeath.

Treatment.—In the milder form, all that will be necessary will be to wash outthe stomach by having the patient drink freely of warm salt-water and givingthe organ perfect rest for twenty-four or forty-eight hours, to be followed by adiet that is bland and easily digested.

In the more severe type, when the stomach is irritable, after the flushing, thesmall dose of aconite and ipecac will act kindly:

Aconite 5 drops.Ipecac5 drops.

Water 4 ounces. M.

Sig. Teaspoonful every hour.

Rhus tox. acts kindly, and where the pulse is sharp, the tongue red, withpapilla elevated, rhus replaces the ipecac. Where the nausea and retchingare persistent, an infusion of peach-tree bark will often be followed by relief,or bismuth subnitrate one dram, to water four ounces, will afford relief. If the

bowels be constipated, they should be opened by an enema, or if thestomach will bear it, a glass of Rubinat condal or Hunyadi may be taken andfreely open the bowels. If there be excessive acidity of the stomach, asolution of sodium bicarbonate may be drunk ad libitum.

When poisons have been taken, the patient must be kept quiet in bed, allfood by mouth restricted; but mucilaginous drinks may be allowed in smallquantities. Ice-cream is grateful to the patient, and may be given sparingly. If the pulse becomes small and thready, and the respiration slow and labored,

hypodermic injections of camphor and ether will be called for. Thispreparation, twenty grains of camphor to an ounce by weight of ether, is oneof the most powerful of diffusible stimulants, and can be relied upon indesperate cases.

During convalescence, great care must be taken in the feeding, none but the

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Gastritis is a condition that arises when the inner lining of the stomach getsinflamed. Gastritis can be of two types: acute and chronic. Suddeninflammation of the stomach leads to acute gastritis. Whereas, chronicgastritis is a condition that develops over a period of time. Acute gastritis canbe erosive (which leads to wearing off of the stomach lining) or non erosivetype. Here we will see more on acute gastritis: causes, symptoms andtreatment methods.

Acute Gastritis Causes

Infection due to bacteria, virus or protozoa is the most common andprominent cause of acute gastritis. Bacteria like the Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori), or virus such as the Herpes simplex virus, etc. commonly cause acutetype of gastritis. Secondly, stress, alcohol consumption, eating corrosivefoodstuffs, intake of medication like the anti inflammatory drugs, etc, alsolead to this condition. On the other hand, surgery, injury or trauma can alsoresult in this condition. People suffering from kidney failure, liver failure orrespiratory failure are prone to suffer from acute gastritis. What are the

identifying signs and symptoms of acute gastritis? Let us take a look.

Acute Gastritis Symptoms

The symptoms of gastritis of the acute type are similar to the other diseasesand disorders associated with the gastrointestinal tract. Burning sensation orpain in the upper abdomen is one of the most prominent identifying signs of this condition. The following are acute gastritis symptoms observed in case of adults and children.

Dark stools

Indigestion

Bloating

Loss of appetite

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Nausea

Hiccups

Belching

Vomiting blood

Although, most of the above mentioned symptoms are commonly found inmany gastrointestinal disorders, it is difficult to relate them to thesecondition. However, if one vomits blood or observes blood in stools, oneshould consult the doctor immediately. If left untreated, acute gastritis canlead to gastric ulcer. In rare cases, severe blood loss is one of thecomplications that can result if the condition is not diagnosed early.

Therefore, it is essential to look for medical treatment immediately.

Acute Gastritis Treatment

The doctor will do a thorough physical examination, advise complete bloodcount (CBC) test, X ray or even MRI in order to diagnose the condition. Thepatient should also inform the doctor about intake of foodstuffs, alcohol, antiinflammatory drugs, etc. as it helps in diagnosis of gastritis. Acute gastritistreatment includes use of medications like antacids and proton pumpinhibitors. Antacids are available in the form of tablets as well as syrups. If

the condition is caused due to bacterial infection, the doctor may prescribeantibiotics to get rid of the bacteria. On the other hand, the doctor will alsoprescribe medications to treat the symptoms of acute gastritis.

Along with the traditional treatment method, one also needs to follow theacute gastritis diet for faster recovery. The diet should also be followed for 2-3 weeks after complete recovery of this disease, for long lasting relief. Deepfried, fatty, processed, acidic foods, tomato and tomato based foods, caffeinecontaining drinks, milk and milk products, hot and spicy foods, etc. are someof the foods to avoid in the gastritis diet. One should also keep away fromfried meats, cheese, oils, etc. Although, the acute gastritis recovery time mayvary according to the cause and severity of the condition; following theproper treatment and diet is a must for quick relief.

This was brief information on the causes, symptoms and treatment methodsof acute gastritis. One should note that this condition can be prevented by

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following a balanced diet, healthy lifestyle and abstinence from alcohol. Takecare!

The Acute Gastritis Diet: what to eat to alleviate your gastritis

Gastritis can be acute or chronic. This diet is intended to help those sufferingfrom acute gastritis. The basic idea behind the acute gastritis diet is to limitthe types of foods you eat so you give your stomach a chance to repair itself.

It is recommended you eat lots of vegetable soups with just a touch of rice inthem, cottage cheese or any other fresh cheese, pastas with water or milk,

baked apples, beef soup and stews.

If you suffer from gastritis you must eat slowly and after the meal you shouldlie in a bed with a hot compress on your stomach. You have to follow this kindof an acute gastric diet for 8 to 10 days after which you can slowly starteating what you usually eat. But you still must avoid eating irritant foods thatare hard to digest. Once you get gastritis you have to be careful what you eatyour whole life if you don’t want to make your gastritis worse. A change inyour eating habits must take place.

If you suffer from acute gastritis you should avoid eating the following foods:

-fatty or game meat, fatty cold cuts and bacon

-canned food that isn’t also dietetic

-hard vegetables full of cellulose like onions, cucumbers, celery, radishes, lint,beans or peas

-any fried food

-sweets like bonbons, cakes, pastries and jam

-spices like hot peppers, pepper, garlic, mustard

-coffee, stronger teas, alcoholic beverages

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The rest of the foods that you can eat should be cooked as light as possible. You should also have and respect a meal schedule. The foods you can eatinclude:

-meat soups

-you can eat beef, chicken or turkey meat if it is boiled

-low fat fish that is boiled or fired/baked in just a little oil

-you should eat eggs only if they are an ingredient of a food.

-regular milk is hard to digest when you suffer from gastritis so you shouldstick to other dairies like yogurt or cottage cheese

-young vegetables that are boiled good can be used to create all sorts of meals

-you have to avoid eating fresh fruits. You can eat stewed fruits, fruit juices orbaked apples. Some fruits can be eaten fresh if they are really ripe: apricots,plums, peaches, raspberries

-homemade apple or cheese pies and biscuits can be consumed in smallquantities, but generally all desserts should be avoided.

he names of diseases: acute gastritis (acute erosive gastritis).Respective areas: the abdomen.

Department treatment: digestion Neikeneike.

Signs and symptoms: nausea and vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Did not cause acute gastritis caused by acute gastric mucosal inflammationand clinical can be divided into simple, erosive, corrosive, and purulent inorder to simple the most common.It was divided into acute and acuteexogenous endogenous categories.All virulence factors caused by mouth into

the stomach, said external gastritis gastritis, including gastritis, bacterial,toxic gastritis, erosive gastritis, gastritis and other drugs; where harmfulfactor to reach the blood circulation through the gastric mucosa caused bygastritis, said internal gastritis, including gastritis, acute infectious diseasescombined, systemic diseases (such as uremia, cirrhosis, pulmonary heartdisease, respiratory failure, etc.) combined gastritis, suppurative gastritis,allergic gastritis and lesions on the bowel, in recent years as endoscopywidely used in lesions that stress is common, the most acute upper

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gastrointestinal bleeding is one common cause.

Cause acute gastritis

Etiology

(A) physical and chemical factors.

Cold, hot food and beverages, tea, coffee, alcohol, irritating spices, toocoarse food, drugs (especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs toaspirin, indomethacin Sim, etc.), can stimulate the gastric mucosa,destruction of mucosal barrier.Aspirin and other drugs can interfere withgastric epithelial cells to synthesize S glycoprotein, the reduction of gastricmucus, the protective effect of lipoprotein membranes weaken, causing thestomach cavity of the hydrogen ion back diffusion, leading to the release of mast cells in lamina propria group amine, vascular permeability can beincreased, resulting in gastric mucosal hyperemia, edema, erosion andbleeding and other pathological processes, the inhibition of prostaglandinsynthesis, gastric mucosal repair were also affected.

(B) biological factors.

Bacteria and their toxins.Common pathogenic bacteria Salmonella, halophilicbacteria, pathogenic E.coli and other common Staphylococcus aureus toxin ortoxins as botulinum toxin, especially the former is more common.Eatingcontaminated food bacteria or toxins can occur after a few hours enteritisnamely gastritis or concomitant acute gastroenteritis.Aureus and its toxinintake enteritis namely acute gastroenteritis after the merger.Aureus and itstoxins faster onset after ingestion.Caused by a virus in recent years, thepatients are minorities.

(C) other.

Foreign body or gastrolith stomach, the stomach area radiation therapy canbe used as exogenous stimuli, leading to the disease.Mood swings, stress andallergic reactions caused by various factors in vivo as endogenous pathogenicstimuli.

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Pathological changes

Lesions can be diffuse or limited to the gastric mucosa of catarrhalinflammation.Mucosal congestion and edema, exudate and mucus surfacecoverage can be a bit like bleeding and different degrees of erosion.Membrane due to a lymphocyte, neutrophils, plasma cells and a feweosinophils infiltration, edema, mucosal vascular congestion, occasional smallinterstitial hemorrhage, severe submucosal edema and congestion.

Symptoms of acute gastritis

Often poor diet, alcohol, clothing and other incentives for stimulantmedication.Subsequent upper abdominal pain, loss of appetite, belching,nausea, vomiting.Due to food poisoning and disease among those with acuteenteritis, appears solid umbilical pain, diarrhea, fever, dehydration and evenshock.Also associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Therefore, weshould ask the patient pain location, nature, characteristics, accompanyingsymptoms, what triggers.Experience found on the abdomen and Cullentenderness, bowel sounds hyperthyroidism, even to fever, watch fordehydration and even shock performance.Appropriate to do blood andemergency gastroscopy.

Most acute onset.Symptoms uneven.Mainly as epigastric fullness, pain, lossof appetite, He gas, nausea, vomiting, severe bloody vomit slightly.Orpayment by the Salmonella pathogenic to grape and its toxins, often in hoursor into the food within 24 hours of onset, many accompanied by diarrhea,fever, severe dehydration, acidosis, or shock.Laboratory tests increase thenumber of peripheral blood leukocytes, neutrophils increased.X rayexamination showed mucosal lesions rough, local tenderness,irritability.Gastric endoscopic examination showed congestion, edema,exudate, such as dot-like hemorrhage or erosion.

Check with acute gastritis

First, Jicha blood, urine, stool, stool occult blood (with hematemesis shouldcheck blood type, do endoscopy within 48 hours.)

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Second, the chest perspective, B-, liver function, electrolytes, glucose, bloodlipids, ECG.3 days.

Third endoscopy before discharge review.

Identification of acute gastritis

Should and early acute appendicitis, acute gallbladder inflammation scared,acute pancreatitis and other identification.Endoscopy helpful in the diagnosisand differential diagnosis.

Prevention of acute gastritis

Prognosis.

Limiting the disease is a pathological process, short course, self-healing afterremoval of pathogenic factors, so the addition to the individual becausebleeding can be serious consequences, sometimes even without treatment,the general prognosis is good .

Prevention.

One section of life, living there often, Regulating Emotions, avoid overeating,

excessive smoking, alcohol, tea, greasy, coarse and spicy food.Second, the sick time after the diagnosis and therapy, modulatingcombination of home for recovery.

Complications of acute gastritis

Shorter course of the disease, the Department of self-limiting disease,recover within a few days, but severe cases can be dehydration, acidosis,shock and gastrointestinal bleeding complications.