Gastritis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused by various pathogenic factors. The pathogenic factors of acute gastritis include alcohol, trauma, stress, etc. Chronic pneumonia is mainly caused by damage caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, immune mechanisms, and other factors. So, what daily care should be paid attention to when gastritis comes knocking on the door? Below is an introduction for everyone.
1、 Overview of Gastritis
(1) Concept of Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused by various factors, which is the reaction process of the gastric mucosa to damage, including mucosal inflammation response, epithelial regeneration, and epithelial injury. Typical symptoms include dull pain, upper abdominal distension, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, etc. Some patients may not have any symptoms. Generally, ulcer patients recover better after standardized treatment. However, some patients may develop cancer, gastrointestinal bleeding, etc., which must be taken seriously.
（2） Typical Symptoms
(1) Acute Gastritis Symptoms
Acute gastritis occurs rapidly. Simple symptoms of acute gastritis include upper abdominal distension, loss of appetite, dull pain, nausea, vomiting, etc. Severe patients may experience sudden gastrointestinal bleeding during the onset, with symptoms such as vomiting blood and black stool.
(2) Symptoms of chronic gastritis
Chronic gastritis has a chronic onset and a relatively long course, with the main symptoms being prolonged upper abdominal distension and dull pain.
（3） Main causes
(1) Causes of acute gastritis
First: Physical and chemical factors. Eating food that is too hot, too cold, or rough, as well as stimulating seasonings, beverages, and medications.
Secondly, biological factors. Including toxins and bacteria.
Thirdly, endogenous factors. Including systemic infection, intracranial hypertension, severe trauma, major surgery, excessive stress, shock, fatigue, etc.
(2) The etiology of chronic gastritis
Firstly: biological factors. The main cause of chronic gastritis is Helicobacter pylori infection. Helicobacter pylori is the pathogen that causes chronic gastritis, and is the main pathogenic factor for gastric mucosal lymphoid tissue lymphoma and peptic ulcers. It may also cause gastric cancer.
Secondly, immune factors. The onset of atrophic gastritis is closely related to cellular immune response. Some immune diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, sexual dysfunction, chronic thyroiditis, type 1 diabetes, will be accompanied by chronic gastritis.
Thirdly, physical factors. Physical factors include long-term consumption of coffee, strong liquor, strong tea, and eating food that is too cold, too hot, or relatively rough, which can cause damage to the gastric mucosa.
Fourth: Chemical factors. Chemical factors are one of the main causes of chronic gastritis and are quite common in clinical practice. Long term use of drugs, especially nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, duodenal fluid reflux, nicotine contained in tobacco, etc., can cause certain damage to the gastric mucosa, and long-term effects can lead to chronic gastritis.
2、 Daily Care of Gastritis
(I) Diet Regulation
Gastritis patients should maintain good eating habits. Three meals should be fixed regularly to avoid overeating. Diet should be light and digestible food, such as Congee and noodles. In addition, it is important to avoid consuming high salt, stimulating, and greasy foods. It is recommended to choose foods that are rich in vitamins, such as fresh vegetables and fruits. The nutrients contained in these foods can promote the repair of gastric mucosa and aid in the recovery of gastritis. Only by adjusting one's diet can the stomach achieve true health.
（2） Quit smoking and drinking
Alcohol entering the stomach directly damages the mucosal protective barrier of the stomach, exacerbating the symptoms of gastritis. Smoking can cause rapid constriction of gastric mucosal blood vessels, and the harmful components contained in smoke can also lead to excessive secretion of gastric acid, causing gastroesophageal reflux and further damaging the gastric mucosa. Therefore, patients with gastritis must quit smoking and drinking.
（3） Regular schedule
Whether it's mental or physical labor, fatigue can affect people's physical and mental health. Long term staying up late can affect gastrointestinal motility, reduce gastrointestinal secretion function, and lead to insufficient blood supply to the gastrointestinal tract. If excessive gastric acid secretion reduces mucus secretion, it will directly damage the gastric mucosa and worsen the symptoms of gastritis. Therefore, patients with gastritis must maintain a regular schedule, develop good living habits, avoid overwork, and avoid staying up late.
（4） Relieve stress
When the human body is excessively fatigued, mentally tense, and emotionally unstable, the cerebral cortex function may become disrupted, unable to effectively control the secretion of gastric acid nerves, resulting in excessive gastric acid secretion, causing corrosion and damage to the gastric mucosa, exacerbating or triggering chronic gastritis. Therefore, in life, people should learn to release stress and regulate their mood.
Conclusion: In summary, gastritis is very common in daily life and must be taken seriously by people! Especially chronic atrophic gastritis, also known as precancerous lesions in clinical practice, if not actively treated, is likely to increase the risk of cancer in patients. Therefore, while paying attention to daily care, medication treatment should also be taken according to the doctor's advice to control the development of the disease.