GASTRITIS
GASTRITIS
Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach .
Breathing exercises
Table
1. What is Gastritis
2. Causes
3. Symptoms
4. Measures to avoid Gastritis.
5. Treatment
What is Gastritis ?
Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach .
It troublesome condition which may lead to many complications.......including ulcers if not treated in time.
The inflammatory lesions may be either acute erosive gastritis or chronic atrophic gastritis...
Few patients suffer from severe iron deficiency anaemia...
Causes
The most frequent cause of gastritis is a dietetic indiscretion...such as habitual overeating , eating of badly combined or improperly cooked foods, excessive intake of strong tea , coffee or alcoholic drinks, habitual use of large quantities of condiments, sauces etc......
Sometimes follow certain diseases such as....Measles, diptheria influenza , virus pneumonia etc...
Frequently it also results from worry , anxiety, grief and prolonged tension... use of certain drugs, strong acids and caustic substances may also give rise to GASTRITIS....
Symptoms
The main symptoms of gastritis are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache and dizziness....
There is also pain and a feeling of dyscomfort in the region of the stomach...
In more chronic cases , there is a feeling of fullness in the abdomen especially after meals..
The patient complains of heartburn.
Prolonged illness often results in loss of weight, anaemia and occasional haemorrhage from the stomach..
There may be an outpouring of mucus and a reduction in the secretion of hydros , acid during acute attacks and also in most cases of chronic gastritis..
Measures to avoid gastritis
1. Do not take water with meals , but half an hour before and one hour after a meal...
2.Never hurry through a meal , never eat to full stomach and do not eat if appetite is lacking..
3. Wet girdle pack for one hour during night daily...
Patient should avoid the use of alcohol, nicotine, spices and condiments, flesh foods , chillis , sour things, pickles, strong tea and coffee...
Avoid sweets , pastries, rich cakes and aerated waters ..
Curds and cottage cheese may be taken freely....
The patient should not undertake any hard physical and mental work..
Natural treatment
Carrot juices
Salads
Sprouts
Cottage cheese
Glass of butter milk
Breathing exercises
Walking
Swimming
Yogic asanas
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