GASTRITIS

   Gastritis - an inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Inflammatory process develops due to damage of the shell and can occur in acute and chronic forms. Acute gastritis is characterized by a sudden onset and severity of symptoms . Duration of the disease is 2 - 4 days . Causes of acute gastritis can be bacterial and viral infections; gross error in the diet , use of medications such as aspirin or steroids , drinking excessive amounts of alcohol . Often find out the cause of this disorder is not possible.
  Symptoms. In acute gastritis marked discomfort and abdominal pain , loss of appetite , nausea, vomiting , and sometimes - headaches and fever.

  Traditional methods of treatment: In the acute phase of the disease refrain from eating until until a self- healing of the gastric mucosa and the symptoms disappear ; allowed to drink ( tea, mineral water ) . Then gradually resume normal eating , first with respect sparing diet , then , when the mucous membrane of the stomach is completely restored by increasing the amount of food consumed .

  Chronic gastritis is characterized by a long , persistent course and relapses. As a result of chronic gastritis to a permanent damage to the gastric mucosa. Chronic gastritis may develop because of other diseases : kidney and liver diseases , peptic ulcer disease , diabetes or systematic abuse of alcohol . Other aggravating factors include prolonged use of spicy and irritating foods , vitamin deficiency or long-term therapy with certain drugs , particularly aspirin , ibuprofen , steroids and certain antibiotics. Isolated chronic gastritis with normal and increased secretion ( high acidity ) - hyperacid and secretory insufficiency ( low acidity ) - hypoacid gastritis .
  Symptoms. Gastritis with high acidity observed heartburn, regurgitation , and sometimes vomiting . Patients concerned about pain in the epigastric region , night and hunger pains . In chronic gastritis with low acidity observed an unpleasant taste in the mouth , salivation , nausea, feeling of fullness in the epigastric region , signs of anemia , loss of appetite and weight , dyspepsia .

  Traditional treatments : Main methods of treatment : reduction or elimination of alcohol and caffeine, and spicy foods , smoking cessation and use of medications that reduce dyspepsia and heartburn . May require the appointment of vitamin preparations . In some cases, the use of drugs is shown .