The appearance of painful symptoms in the stomach may be associated with the development of primary gastritis. This pathological process is preceded by a long violation of the diet, abuse of spicy and fried foods. In some cases, the development of inflammatory reactions in the mucous structure of the digestive organs is explained by the activity of special bacteria. Identification of the true causes of the disease and the appointment of drug therapy is carried out after a series of diagnostic procedures.
This type of disease is most characteristic of modern young people. Frequent snacks in the form of sandwiches and hot spirits (coffee, tea) distinguish the eating behavior of students and office workers. In the absence of a healthy diet, the development of gastritis is guaranteed in each case presented.
Specific symptoms of gastritis
Specialists distinguish two stages of the development of gastritis – acute and chronic. The active form of the disease is characterized by expressive pain symptoms during fasting and after eating. Acute gastritis ( symptoms are vivid and extremely painful) is eliminated by prescribing a strict diet and taking specific medicines. The chronic form of the disease can develop as an independent ailment, independent of its acute forms.
In some cases, the patient may complain of sharp pain in the left hypochondrium immediately after eating or during the period of refusal to eat (2-3 hours after breakfast, lunch or dinner). Painful symptoms are accompanied by heartburn (pathological activity of gastric juice), digestive disorders (heaviness in the stomach, flatulence, bloating), disruptions in the functional activity of the intestines (constipation, diarrhea).
Aching, drawing pain in the stomach can distinguish primary gastritis. Symptoms of the disease can occur in the night and morning hours, a long time after eating. A similar clinical picture is characteristic for the course of chronic gastritis. In this case, the appearance of painful symptoms of gastritis can be regular, periodic in nature. The provocateur of the activity of chronic gastritis is harmful eating habits, the use of hot, spicy, smoked dishes.
Disease treatment
A comprehensive diagnostic study of the digestive tract tells the specialist the true causes of the inflammatory process of the gastric mucosa. If analyzes (ultrasound, gastroscopy, biopsy, study of the composition of the gastric juice) demonstrate the presence of pathogenic bacteria Helicobacter pilori (a source of gastric ulcers), antibiotic therapy is prescribed.
In this case, adherence to the norms of a specific diet is recognized. It is based on the frequent, portioned use of a variety of cereal dishes (hercules, rice, semolina), mashed vegetable soups, sweet fruit varieties, boiled vegetables, jelly.
If other causes of gastritis are found (improper diet, abuse of smoked, fatty, spicy foods), rehabilitation therapy is used along with the diet. In this case, drugs are prescribed that regenerate the gastric mucosa (laminal, metacil, maalox, almagel). Good faith following the doctor’s instructions will help to quickly reduce the clinical manifestations of gastritis , the symptoms of which gradually recede.
To reduce the pathological activity of the gastric mucosa, it is necessary to regularly include starchy, oat decoctions in the diet. The close structure of these “dishes” allows you to envelop the stomach from the inside, helps to eliminate early lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. If it is impossible to ensure a healthy diet in working or studying conditions, nutritionists are advised to stock up on instant cereals (by brewing). Their “healing” properties are practically not inferior to similar home-made food.
A sparing diet, rejection of harmful food cravings, regular diagnostic procedures are the key to a healthy functional state of the gastrointestinal tract. Especially relevant these requirements are in the case of detection of primary painful symptoms in the stomach, as well as in the presence of a genetic predisposition.