Gastritis is a widespread common disorder which, if not treated in time, leads to ulcer formation in the digestive tract. It is mainly caused when hydrochloric acid, an important component of the digestive tract (produced in stomach), is produced in excess causing burning sensation in chest, upper abdomen and throat.It can be associated with other complaints like gas or flatulence or fullness of abdomen and pain.
Gastritis Causative factors
- Excessive hot, spicy, fried food
- Intake of fats, sweets, adulterated and fermented food.
- Alcohol consumption.
- Excessive in take of strong chocolate, tea, coffee, garlic, onion and excessive smoking.
- Stress related condition like anger, fear , worrying etc.
- Excessive exposure to sun and heat.
- Aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Chewing Tobacco and related products.
- Over eating, eating rapidly can even cause gastritis.
Gastritis Signs and symptoms
- Burning sensation in chest and upper abdomen.
- Sour oral secretions or bleaching.
- Vomiting , headache.
- Heat in the body and lack of appetite.
- Vague discomfort and stomach-aches are common.
- Sometimes one may feel bloated and nauseous.
- Burping is another sign. Foul taste in mouth.
Gastritis Preventive measures and certain do’s and dont’s
- Avoid aspirin-based medicines as they may cause gastritis.
- Stop tea, alcohol, coffee, smoking, tobacco chewing.
- Take regular,timely and balanced meals containing high fiber food.
- Above all one should be stress free: avoid every day worries and tensions.
- Cut down drastically on your daily number of cold drinks and aerated drinks.
- Avoid onions, tomatoes, potatoes, peas, beans, lentils and sweet in excess.
- Eat slowly, fully concentrate on food, do not indulge in thinking while eating- this prevents swallowing of air which can aggravate gastritis.
Gastritis Home remedies
- Cold milk is the best bet in gastritis.
- Banana fruit contains some healing properties in case of gastritis.One to three bananas are to be taken along with a cup of milk. This provides protective cover in the stomach and the excessive acidity caused by gastric juices. However, the small yellow banana variety should to be avoided.
- Tender fruit pulp of coconut may be taken from time to time. Tender coconut water soothes gastric irritation.
- Simple sugar-added cold water also brings down the acidity level immediately. How ever diabetics should refrain from it.
- About 200 to 500ml cold milk taken in sips during the day and at bedtime proves very beneficial in controlling acidity.
- Gooseberry is highly useful for gastritis cure and the fresh juice extracted from the fruit along with some sugar, if taken daily on empty stomach works wonderfully in this condition.
- Cardamon is a highly useful home remedy.
- Mixture of celery seeds and 1 gram aniseed and sugar(as required) is given in dose of half to 1 teaspoon with lukewarm water. This gives prompt relief if gastritis is along with flatulence.
- Asafoetida, a pinch of it, and processed butter should be added to some boiled rice and mixed well. This should be taken daily before regular meal. Daily usage of which ensure proper digestion and evacuation of bowels and may provide some relief from gastritis.
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