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Join Date: 14 Sep 2011
Location:  UAEPosts: 19 |
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Gastritis and suggested remedies |
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Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach, and has many possible causes. The main acute causes are excessive alcohol consumption or prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also known as NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen. Sometimes gastritis develops after major surgery, traumatic injury, burns, or severe infections. Gastritis may also occur in those who have had weight loss surgery resulting in the banding or reconstruction of the digestive tract. Chronic causes are infection with bacteria, primarily Helicobacter pylori, chronic bile reflux, stress and certain autoimmune disorders can cause gastritis as well. The most common symptom is abdominal upset or pain. Other symptoms are indigestion, abdominal bloating, nausea, and vomiting and pernicious anemia. Some may have a feeling of fullness or burning in the upper abdomen. A gastroscopy, blood test, complete blood count test, or a stool test may be used to diagnose gastritis. Treatment includes taking antacids or other medicines, such as proton pump inhibitors or antibiotics, and avoiding hot or spicy foods. For those with pernicious anemia, B12 injections are given. Remedies » Drinking coconut water is best home remedy for Gastritis. It provides necessary vitamins,minerals and rest to the stomach. » Juice extracted from raw potato has given the good result in the treatment of gastritis. This juice should be taken before each meal. » Honey is also used as an effective home remedy for the patient suffering from gastritis. » Rice gruel is easy and effective home remedy for gastritis. Patient can be given 1-2 bowl of it 2 times a day. If the gastritis is severe, this gruel can be taken in larger quantity. » Curd is also an effective home remedy for the treatment of gastritis. » Water is the cure of all the diseases. Patient suffering from gastritis should drink 8-9 glasses of water. Water will relax the stomach and clear all the toxic material inside it. |
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