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Treatment/Therapy:
Treatment of gastritis depends on the specific cause. Acute gastritis
caused by NSAIDs or alcohol may be relieved by stopping use of those
substances. Chronic gastritis caused by H. pylori infection is treated by
eradicating the bacteria. Most gastritis treatment plans also
incorporate medications that treat stomach acid in order to reduce
signs and symptoms you're experiencing and promote healing in your
stomach.
Medications to treat stomach acid
Stomach acid irritates inflamed tissue in your stomach, causing pain
and further inflammation. That's why, for most types of gastritis,
treatment involves taking drugs to reduce or neutralize stomach acid,
such as:
Antacids. Over-the-counter antacids (Maalox, Mylanta, others) in
liquid or tablet form are a common treatment for mild gastritis.
Antacids neutralize stomach acid and can provide fast pain relief.
Acid blockers. When antacids don't provide enough relief, your doctor
may recommend a medication, such as cimetidine (Tagamet),
ranitidine (Zantac), nizatidine (Axid) or famotidine (Pepcid), that helps
reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces.
Medications to shut down acid 'pumps.' Medications called proton
pump inhibitors reduce acid by blocking the action of tiny pumps within
the acid-secreting cells of your stomach. This class of medications
And above all, haste should be avoided while eating and meals should
be served in a pleasing and relaxed atmosphere.
Coconut water is an excellent food remedy for gastritis. It gives the
stomach necessary rest and provides vitamins and minerals. The
stomach will be greatly helped in returning to its normal condition if
nothing except coconut water is given during the first 24 hours.
Rice gruel is another effective remedy in acute cases of gastritis. In
chronic cases where the flow of gastric juice is meager, such foods as
require prolonged vigorous mastication will be beneficial as this
induces a greater flow of gastric juices.
From the commencement of the treatment , a warm water enema
should be used daily, for about a week, to cleanse the bowels. If
constipation is habitual, all steps should be taken for its eradication.
The patient should be given daily a dry friction and sponge bath.
Application of heat, through hot compressor or hot water bottle twice
in the day either on an empty stomach or two hours after meals ,
should also prove beneficial.
The patient should not undertake any hard physical and mental work.
He should , however, undertake breathing and other light exercises like
walking, swimming, and golf. He should avoid worries and mental
tension.
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