Diffuse superficial gastritis: how to cure quickly and permanently

Features of diffuse chronic gastritis

With gastritis, inflammation of the inner mucous membrane of the stomach occurs with subsequent changes in it.

Changes include complete or partial atrophy of the walls, the appearance of ulcers, erosions and tumors on them, the development of esophageal reflux, changes in the acidity of gastric juice, loss of tone in the muscles of the organ, etc.

The spread and progression of the disease depends on therapeutic measures, which, if carried out promptly and correctly, can stop the development of the disease or reduce the frequency and intensity of its relapses.

Gastritis can be diffuse and focal, depending on the area and location of the lesion.

Diffuse (from Latin diffusum - to spread) is different in that inflammation covers the entire internal surface of the stomach, while focal changes occur in individual areas of the organ.

Diffuse gastritis has several main forms, differing in intensity and degree of damage:

1. Superficial gastritis is the mildest form, in which inflammation affects only the upper layer of the stomach. With timely treatment, the likelihood that superficial gastritis will become chronic is low.
2. Subatrophic - inflammation that progresses and leads to the death of the glands responsible for the production of gastric enzymes; the initial stage of complete atrophy of the stomach.
3. Atrophic chronic gastritis is a disease with a very low concentration of hydrochloric acid and pepsin in the gastric juice due to the loss of the organ’s ability to produce them. One of the most dangerous types of gastritis, in which food cannot be completely broken down, lingers in the stomach, rotting, poisoning the body.
4. Diffuse reflux – gastritis. The disease is different in that one of its manifestations is reflux, a condition in which the contents of the stomach, consisting of undigested food and acidic enzymes, are thrown back into the esophagus, causing heartburn.

The easiest way to cure is superficial diffuse gastritis, which most often occurs as an acute process and its transition to chronic is possible only when there is no proper treatment.

In many cases, the situation can be corrected with one diet, which in the first days consists of slimy pureed soups and liquid porridges without oil.

Then thin mashed potatoes, boiled lean meat, and fermented milk products are gradually introduced.

After 10–15 days, they switch to a gentle diet, lasting from one to several months, depending on how severe the superficial gastritis is.

If the diet is followed correctly, drug treatment is not needed.

Diagnostics

If a person has a history of chronic gastritis, then he probably knows about it and is ready for the condition to worsen. Most often, diffuse superficial gastritis is diagnosed during an exacerbation, since pain is not easy to endure for a long time.

To correctly identify the disease, a specialist must prescribe an FGDS. This study helps to fully assess the condition of the gastric mucosa and make a correct diagnosis.

Fibrogastroduodenoscopy is performed using a long tube that has a camera at the end. A hose is placed into the digestive tract through the mouth, and a micro-camera displays an image on a monitor screen. FGDS also helps to immediately take a tissue biopsy to rule out malignant lesions of the stomach.

In addition, if necessary, the patient is prescribed ultrasound and radiography, as well as a number of laboratory tests.

Chronic reflux - gastritis

The situation is different if a diagnosis is made of chronic diffuse reflux - gastritis.

The disease develops gradually; in contrast to acute gastritis, in the initial stages it can occur with virtually no symptoms, except for heartburn, which is most often ignored.

Over time, attacks of heartburn become regular, and a person can no longer do without antacids or soda to relieve the burning sensation in the esophagus.

At this stage, the disease has already started and in order to cure it, you need complex therapy, diet and lifestyle changes.

Reasons why reflux occurs - gastritis:

• excess body weight;
• sedentary lifestyle;
• improper diet;
• alcohol and smoking;
• taking certain medications;
• clothing that compresses the body, corsets, harnesses, belts;
• excessive consumption of salt and acids.

All these factors create favorable conditions for the development and progression of the disease and, if treatment is started, you must first get rid of the cause that triggered the reflux.

This means giving up alcohol and smoking, adjusting your lifestyle and diet, taking medications only under the supervision of a doctor, changing tight clothes to more spacious and comfortable ones.

It is also important to promptly and completely treat superficial gastritis, since it is against this background that, if left untreated, chronic inflammation of the stomach develops and reflux occurs.

Treatment

Like most diseases, the effectiveness of treatment depends on early therapy. Diffuse gastritis at the initial stage is easily treatable and completely curable. More advanced forms require more serious and long-term therapy with various agents.

Treatment methods for diffuse gastritis include:

• Taking medications;
• The use of folk remedies;
• Following a special diet.

Whatever method is chosen, adherence to the diet is mandatory.

Symptoms and treatment of reflux gastritis

Reflux - gastritis causes symptoms characteristic of hyperacid (high acidity) gastritis. The main one is heartburn, which bothers the patient after every meal.

It manifests itself as a strong burning sensation in the esophagus, sometimes reaching the throat, causing coughing, nausea, and excessive salivation.

Of course, heartburn itself, which occurs from time to time, does not mean that there is reflux, but if the disease is present, other symptoms are associated:

• sensation as if there is a lump in the esophagus;
• during heartburn it is difficult to breathe;
• bad breath;
• dry cough that appears along with heartburn;
• sore throat and nausea;
• hoarse voice;
• the passage of food through the esophagus is difficult;
• pain during swallowing.

Unlike the superficial type, diffuse reflux - gastritis never goes away on its own.

In order for the patient to lead a full life, long-term treatment is required, which often needs to be carried out throughout life, since the chronic form of the disease can rarely be completely cured.

Reflux is a serious pathology that cannot be ignored or treated independently.

With the wrong approach, esophageal reflux can take a more severe form - esophagitis, which increases the risk of cancer in the esophagus.

Uncomplicated reflux can be treated at home; hospitalization is needed only in extremely severe conditions, when persistent vomiting or diarrhea threatens dehydration and infusion and rehydration therapy is needed.

For home treatment the following is prescribed:

1. To eliminate heartburn, drugs of the antacid group are Rennie, Gastal, Phosphalugel, Almagel.
2. Agents that inhibit the production of hydrochloric acid - Omeprazole, Omez, Pantoprazole.
3. To normalize the digestion process - enzymatic agents - Pancreatin, Creon, Festal, Mezim.
4. For vomiting - Motilium, Domrid.
5. Prebiotics for restoring intestinal microflora - Linex, Bifiform.

Traditional methods of eliminating heartburn and restoring the gastric mucosa are also used. They use herbal decoctions, infusions, bee products, and vegetable oils.

Flaxseed gives good results in the treatment of reflux gastritis; when crushed, it relieves heartburn and can be used instead of medications - antacids.

A decoction and infusion of flax seed gruel acts as an enveloping agent, protecting the stomach from acids.

Oatmeal jelly, for the preparation of which natural oats are used, has a similar effect.

Reflux – gastritis is often accompanied by constipation. To alleviate the condition without resorting to laxatives, you can use the following recipes from traditional healers:

1. Sea buckthorn or unrefined olive oil helps with constipation. It is consumed on an empty stomach in the morning in the amount of 1 tablespoon. The drug has no contraindications and is not addictive, so treatment with it can last for a long time.
2. Walnuts boiled in milk also have a laxative property. To prepare the decoction, 100 grams of nuts are crushed and boiled in a liter of milk, filtered, and if constipated, drink 1/3 cup after each meal.

Treatment of reflux gastritis should take place together with a diet, since properly selected nutrition plays the most important role in successful treatment.

Remove from the diet dishes and products that cause heartburn - fresh bread and pastries, confectionery (cookies, gingerbread, pastries, chocolate, cakes), fatty meat and fish dishes, canned food, sour fruits and berries, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol .

Heavy physical activity, especially after eating, prolonged sitting at a computer or TV, and prolonged work in a forward position are not recommended.

All advice on what medications to treat reflux gastritis and what diet to follow should be given by an experienced gastroenterologist.

Folk remedies

Treatment of diffuse gastritis with conservative methods will be more effective if traditional medicine is added to them. There are many recipes that promote rapid restoration of affected areas of the gastric mucosa. But even traditional medicine should be used only after consultation with your doctor.

Most recipes for the treatment of gastritis include plants such as chamomile, aloe, and plantain. Mint, licorice, flax, linden, etc. Based on them, decoctions, infusions, and teas are prepared. Here are some recipes.

The following are well suited for healing inflamed areas:

• Freshly prepared cabbage juice. You need to drink 100-150 ml every morning on an empty stomach;
• Porridge of one grated apple with honey half an hour before breakfast;
• Ground blueberries with sugar in the amount of one teaspoon. It should be eaten three times a day before meals.

Diffuse gastritis can be either high or low acidity. One tablespoon per 250 ml of boiling water can help treat both types. The decoction should be drunk three times before meals. After eating, it would be good to eat one teaspoon of blue cyanosis roots, crushed to flour. As a result of taking this remedy, pain goes away, spasms are relieved, wounds on the walls of the stomach heal, becoming covered with a thin film of cyanosis.

Freshly prepared potato juice can help treat gastritis with high acidity. Raw juice in a volume of 100 ml is taken twice a day thirty minutes before meals. Pink-skinned potatoes work best for this recipe.

For low acidity, aloe juice mixed with honey in a one to one ratio is suitable. Like potato juice, aloe is taken thirty minutes before meals. For the recipe, you need to take a plant three to four years old. The leaves are cut off, wrapped in black paper and placed in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

To treat erosive gastritis, medical alcohol is used. Take 250 ml per course. Alcohol is taken according to the following scheme. In the morning, on an empty stomach, you need to eat one tablespoon of butter, then take two teaspoons of alcohol, and then drink 2 raw eggs. When the alcohol runs out, gastritis will be curable.

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Flax seed is often used to treat gastritis. Pour 1 tablespoon of seeds without top over night with one glass of boiling water, stir after a few minutes and leave to infuse until the morning. Take thirty minutes before breakfast on an empty stomach. Course – 30 days. Then take a month's break. The number of courses is three or four.

Herbal mixtures help well in the treatment of diffuse gastritis. Some herbal decoctions have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, they help relieve pain, prevent nausea and heartburn.

The herbal mixture is prepared from one teaspoon of mint and calamus root, two tablespoons of St. John's wort and plantain, one third of a spoon of cumin seeds. Pour two tablespoons of this mixture into one glass of hot water and leave to infuse for 12 hours. Take 30 ml infusion before each meal. Continue the course of treatment until heartburn stops completely.

The universal collection consists of such herbal ingredients as sea buckthorn oil, calendula flowers, nettle leaves, shepherd's purse, yarrow, bedstraw. This collection is aimed at healing the gastric mucosa.

Herbs for reduced secretion of gastric juice - St. John's wort (3 parts), plantain, immortelle, wormwood, calendula (all herbs one part).

Herbs for high acidity - calamus root, yarrow, mint, nettle, chamomile (in equal parts).

Decoctions from these collections are prepared according to the same scheme. Brew one tablespoon of any mixture with one glass of boiling water and place the container in a water bath for 15 minutes. Drink one third of a glass 30 minutes before meals.

Causes

Diffuse superficial gastritis is a consequence of previous, untreated, first acute and then chronic gastritis.

Superficial gastritis is not a complex or dangerous disease, but if left unattended it can become chronic. Therefore, it is important to identify the disease and its causes earlier in order to begin timely therapy.

Superficial diffuse gastritis occurs when the bacterium Helicobacter pylori enters the stomach, which, in the course of its life, produces enzymes that affect the protective layer of the gastric mucosa, making it sensitive to the harmful effects of hydrochloric acid.

Bacteria enter the body in different ways:

• when using shared utensils;
• through kisses;
• with instruments for examining the stomach.

Another factor leading to the inflammatory process in the stomach is unhealthy diet:

• dry food, in a hurry;
• consumption of spicy, smoked and fried foods, fast food;
• non-compliance with the diet - meals are rare, in large portions.

Also leading to the occurrence of diffuse superficial gastritis:

• stress;
• work in hazardous production;
• availability of night shifts;
• bad habits – smoking, alcohol, drinking carbonated drinks;
• diseases of various organs associated with food digestion;
• autoimmune processes in the body;
• treatment with certain medications.

Important! A number of medications, classified as hormonal and painkillers, can cause superficial gastritis.

Now gastritis is a very common disease that affects all segments of the population, from young children to the elderly. Sometimes it goes unnoticed, but at the same time it already has a harmful effect on the body. Therefore, it is very important to recognize the disease in a timely manner and consult a doctor.

Causes of the disease

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The most common causes of gastritis include dietary disorders. This is a diet that is characterized by irregular eating, the presence of fatty, spicy or too hot dishes. And even a monotonous diet can lead to the development of the disease. The quality of food consumed can also affect the formation of diffuse gastritis. For example, frequent use of semi-finished products, the presence of dyes and flavors in products.

The gastric mucosa can become inflamed due to other reasons:

• infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria;
• frequent stressful situations;
• poor sleep;
• food poisoning;
• taking medications on an empty stomach;
• chronic fatigue;
• smoking and excessive drinking.

Symptoms of the disease

Symptoms of diffuse gastritis are similar to those of other types of gastritis. They can appear all at once or only separately, but each of them is already a sign of the disease:

• the presence of sour belching after eating;
• a burning sensation in the stomach that cannot be relieved by medications;
• discomfort and heaviness in the stomach;
• heartburn, bad breath;
• nausea on an empty stomach, loss of appetite;
• flatulence, bloating;
• stool disorder and alternating constipation;
• pain under the “spoon” and under the right hypochondrium.

Pain with superficial diffuse gastritis is initially weak and infrequent. Then the pain syndrome progresses and begins to appear without connection with meals, introducing discomfort into the patient’s life.

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As the disease progresses, the pain is accompanied by a feeling of nausea, sometimes leading to vomiting. After vomiting, the patient feels better for a certain period of time. The consequence of disturbances in the normal functioning of the stomach, as well as the entire digestive tract, is weight loss for the patient. Sometimes it can be very significant. The patient develops weakness, fatigue, and the skin turns pale.

Superficial diffuse gastritis in itself is not very dangerous and is easily treated. But if treatment is not started on time, it can develop into other, more serious diseases, even leading to cancer.

Dietary recommendations

Any form of gastritis requires a diet that can prevent further irritation of the gastric mucosa. You need to eat in small amounts, but with short breaks, avoiding the feeling of hunger. All dishes must be warm. Fatty, spicy foods, smoked foods, alcohol, chocolate products, and baked goods are prohibited.

Like other forms of gastritis, diffuse gastritis is treated by following nutritional rules

The diet should include the following dishes:

• vegetable broths;
• porridge;
• lean meat (boiled);
• fish;
• kefir;
• compote, jelly.

Among sweets, marshmallows, marshmallows, and honey are allowed in small quantities. Green and weak black teas are not a contraindication for diffuse gastritis. It is useful to drink rosehip drinks with chamomile every day.

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Treatment of superficial gastritis

Treatment of diffuse superficial gastritis should be carried out by an experienced doctor after a complete diagnosis. It includes diet and medication.

If the rules and diet are not followed, drug treatment will be ineffective. The patient is recommended to consume fermented milk products in small quantities, various cereals, lean meat and fish. Food should be steamed or baked and consumed warm. Fried and spicy foods, carbonated drinks, alcohol and strong tea are excluded from the diet. Alkaline mineral waters (Borjomi, Essentuki) are recommended.

Nutrition during treatment should be gentle: meals are frequent, but in small portions so as not to burden the stomach. After eating, you need to move more. The following medications are prescribed for the treatment of superficial diffuse gastritis:

• drugs to normalize intestinal motility;
• drugs that increase acidity;
• enzymatic preparations;
• antibacterial drugs if the disease was caused by Helicobacter bacteria;
• vitamin complexes.

Important to remember! Treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a physician. Self-medication can only make the situation worse.

Traditional medicine also offers excellent remedies for the treatment of gastritis. Just before starting to use any herbs and infusions, be sure to consult a specialist, as there may be contraindications. But in order not to be treated, it is better to practice prevention. Follow a diet, do not eat junk food, give up bad habits. Try to avoid various stress, depression and factors that adversely affect the digestive system.

Diffuse gastritis is one of the types of gastrointestinal diseases. Nowadays, most of humanity suffers from this disease. A characteristic feature of gastritis is the development of a uniform process of inflammation in the stomach. Gastritis is a fairly serious pathology that requires immediate treatment.

General information about the disease

Diffuse superficial gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa. With this disease, inflammation spreads throughout the internal walls of the organ. However, the process affects only the first layer of mucosa.

Usually this disease affects all family members. The reason is that they all eat the same foods and have the same frequency of meals. The development of gastritis is also influenced by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which under certain conditions begins to have a detrimental effect on organs.

The inflammatory process of diffuse gastritis lasts a long time. In this case, the mucous surface of the stomach changes and loses its functions. In addition, in the antrum of the organ, special cells responsible for the production of gastric juice begin to become inactive.

If treatment for this disease is not started in a timely manner, it will soon develop into another form of development, which will be very dangerous for the body. But the biggest danger that lurks in diffuse gastritis is its ability to develop into cancer.

The onset of the disease has practically no symptoms, so it is very difficult to determine it. Therefore, doctors recommend undergoing a medical examination at least once every six months. If you feel the slightest signs of illness, go to the doctor immediately.

Doctors cannot name the real reason for the progression of diffuse gastritis. They believe that the development of this disease is influenced by several factors, sometimes even a combination of them.

However, there are several well-known factors that cause this form of gastritis:

• Any gastritis can be caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which lives in the gastrointestinal tract.
• Failure to comply with basic rules of eating, overeating. The development of gastritis is promoted by foods that are too salty, sour, fatty, smoked and fried. Too hot food, as well as various food additives, are especially harmful to the body.
• The cause of the development of the disease can be uncontrolled sleep and rest time.
• Malfunctions in the gastrointestinal tract can occur as a result of stress and constant worries.
• The stomach can be damaged by constant use of medications, as well as excessive drinking.
• Surgery exposes the gastrointestinal tract to improper digestion of food. Failures in the functioning of these organs cause the development of inflammation.

Diffuse superficial gastritis is considered a serious disease, so it must be treated. Otherwise, it can develop into a chronic form and cause the development of malignancy.

After some time, the patient begins to notice some symptoms of diffuse gastritis of the stomach:

• Pain syndrome . If at the beginning of the disease the pain is almost unnoticeable, then after a while the pain becomes more and more intense. Moreover, it can appear not only after eating, but at any time, even at night.
• Nausea, vomiting . At a later stage, the person experiences nausea. If no action is taken, it intensifies and eventually turns into vomiting. After this, the patient feels relief until the next attack.
• Losing body weight . With this disease, the stomach begins to work poorly. In addition, constant pain and vomiting do not allow the patient to eat properly and fully. As a result, his body weight begins to decrease.

Depending on the symptoms, there are several types of this disease.

Diffuse superficial gastritis is the simplest form of inflammation. In this case, the functions of the stomach are preserved, and the disease is easily treated. No symptoms appear, and the patient can only learn about the disease by chance.

It is important to begin treatment of superficial gastritis in time to prevent the development of a chronic form of the disease. Side effects may include atrophy of the internal tissues of the stomach and inflammation of the gallbladder.

Chronic diffuse gastritis has such a feature as the active manifestation of indigestion. The first obvious signs of the disease appear: discomfort in the abdomen after eating, nausea, pain in the epigastric region.

Diffuse subatrophic gastritis affects serious changes in stomach tissue. Epithelial cells begin to change, and an irreversible process occurs. It is believed that this type of disease is the result of atrophic gastritis, which was not treated or undertreated.

Diagnostic methods

To determine the presence of diffuse gastritis, several research methods are used:

• General inspection . Typically, initial diagnosis does not give specific results. However, one can guess that the patient has stomach problems. The fact is that the kind of pain that a person complains about can be stopped by bending forward. During an inpatient examination, the doctor palpates the patient's abdomen. With the development of gastritis, a person feels pain in the stomach area.
• Examination of the stomach for acidity . Here the probing method is used and a sample is taken. After this, the analysis is sent for laboratory testing.
• Stool analysis . It is used to determine the presence of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which may be the causative agent of the disease.
• Internal examination of the stomach using a fibrogastroscope . This study provides a more accurate diagnosis.

Causes and symptoms of diffuse gastritis

Inflammation of the gastric mucosa develops as a result of its damage. The main reasons for the development of diffuse gastritis include the following:

• eating large portions of food;
• monotonous diet;
• frequent consumption of alcoholic beverages;
• smoking;
• dysfunction of the nervous system;
• frequent stressful situations;
• work at night.

Now let's look at the most common symptoms of diffuse gastritis. Naturally, the symptoms that accompany the acute and chronic forms differ. The acute form is accompanied by more pronounced ones, and the chronic form is less pronounced. The acute form has the following symptoms:

• nausea and vomiting;
• decreased appetite;
• elevated temperature;
• headache;
• pain in the abdomen;
• some discomfort in the stomach;
• heartburn;
• belching with a sour smell.

Chronic diffuse gastritis, in addition to those presented above, has the following secondary symptoms:

• increased level of sweat secretion;
• drowsiness;
• fatigue;
• increased salivation.

Chronic diffuse gastritis, although considered a practically harmless disease, is divided into several stages, which means that if not treated correctly, the disease will move from one stage to another, more severe one, leading to irreversible damage to the gastric mucosa. The disease has only three stages of development:

• First stage. The disease is characterized by superficial inflammation of the gastric mucosa. It occurs with virtually no symptoms, which means it is very difficult to notice in a timely manner.
• Second stage. Accompanied by a slowdown in the recovery of damaged cells and the onset of atrophic deformations in the gastric glands.
• Third stage. Chronic diffuse gastritis at the third stage is characterized by replacement of connective tissue, deterioration of the functioning of the stomach, as well as disruption of the digestive process.

Treatment and diet for diffuse gastritis

Untimely treatment of diffuse gastritis can lead to gastric ulcer, and this disease requires more serious and long-term treatment, which should be carried out exclusively by a gastroenterologist and nutritionist, after diagnosis.

Traditional treatment for diffuse gastritis involves abstaining from eating until the condition of the patient's gastric mucosa improves. But the diet is not as strict as it seems at first glance. With this disease, drinking tea and mineral drinks is allowed. In addition, the gastroenterologist may prescribe medications and vitamins.

The initial stage of the presented disease can be effectively cured independently, without the help of a gastroenterologist and nutritionist. In most cases, it is quite enough to follow a basic diet, as well as stop using medications that can cause irritation of the gastric mucosa. By following such a diet, the gastric mucosa will be restored in a short period of time and the patient will be able to return to a normal diet.

The disease gastritis is quite common and has several manifestations. For example, diffuse gastritis is characterized by an inflammatory process that covers the entire surface of the stomach. It is also called diffuse atrophic gastritis. This pathology is quite serious, as it causes irreversible changes in the stomach, primarily atrophy of the organ tissue. Therefore, at the first signs of the disease, treatment should be started, since diffuse gastritis in a short time becomes chronic, which will be more difficult to get rid of. As a rule, the symptoms at the initial stage are the same for everyone. These include pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, vomiting and rapid weight loss.

Gastric diffusion: methods of treating the disease

The simple stage of gastritis does not seriously injure the inner layer of the organ. Most often, the disease becomes chronic without any special symptoms. If the stomach is not treated, the disease can become complicated. In this case, the lower layer of tissue is damaged. After which gastric diffusion begins to develop.

With diffuse gastritis, the help of a specialist is necessary. With the help of the necessary examination, he will determine an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment. For effective treatment, the patient must strictly adhere to the doctor’s prescriptions. You should not self-medicate, as this often leads to serious disruptions in the body.

At the beginning of treatment, the patient is limited in food. You need to drink a lot of liquids, but only still mineral water and tea. Then the patient is prescribed a special diet, excluding some foods from his daily diet.

In parallel with drug treatment, a certain diet is necessarily prescribed. The patient is prohibited from eating spicy, fatty, salty and sour foods. You should also avoid coffee, carbonated drinks, and alcoholic drinks. Products containing various preservatives and dyes are very dangerous.

The diet should include porridge, lean meat, lean fish, and dairy products. Food should be steamed or boiled. You need to take food in small portions up to 6 times a day, and it should be just warm. It is better if the patient eats with a break of 3 hours.

Medications

Based on the reasons that caused the development of this disease and symptoms, drug therapy is prescribed. This includes the following drugs: antispasmodics, antibacterials, analgesics, etc. The treatment complex also includes the necessary vitamins. The course of therapy depends on the severity of the disease and can last 2 months or more.

Antisecretory medications help normalize the acidity of gastric juice. Also used are drugs that protect the mucous membranes of the organ from damage. Enzymes containing pancreatin, bile. For normal functioning of blood in the stomach, treatment with physiotherapy and herbal baths is prescribed.

Folk remedies

The complex treatment of diffuse gastritis may also include folk recipes, but they should be discussed with a specialist:

• Squeeze the juice from fresh white cabbage. Drink 1 glass during the day, half an hour before meals.
• Potato juice is taken according to the method described above. It has a beneficial effect on the gastric mucosa. However, the dosage must be prescribed by a doctor.
• In the morning, on an empty stomach, it is useful to eat a vitamin salad of fresh apples, carrots with honey and lemon juice. Or replace the salad with one teaspoon of blueberries with sugar.
• For pain and swelling, drink chamomile decoction.

Prognosis and complications

Gastric diffusion can occur without pronounced symptoms. But it is with this disease that all problems with the gastrointestinal tract begin. Left untreated, inflammation can lead to the creation of wounds and ulcers, which over time can develop into cancer.

Also, as a result of inflammation in the stomach, the digestive process can be disrupted, which will only lead to rotting of food. The consequences of this gastritis include general weakness of the body and the development of gastrointestinal pathologies.

Prevention

To prevent the further development of diffuse inflammation of the stomach, it is necessary to strictly follow the rules of a healthy diet and lifestyle. To do this, you should eliminate all bad habits that contribute to the development of the disease.

For the purpose of prevention against gastritis, it is good to use traditional medicine recipes. With their help, you can relieve pain syndromes and protect the digestive organs from unpleasant disorders.

This form occurs with the progression of simple gastritis. There are practically no people whose gastric mucosa is unchanged. Stomach damage is especially dangerous in childhood. Therefore, it is so important to learn about the prevention and treatment of this disease.

Violation of the acid balance and exposure to harmful factors leads to the gradual disappearance of ferrous elements. The wall of the stomach is deformed, its structure changes. This condition is called precancerous. Another serious complication of the disease is esophagitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the esophagus).

With the development of visual methods for examining the gastrointestinal tract, a large number of forms of gastritis have been identified. Let's discuss the main reasons why diffuse gastritis develops. These are unhealthy diet, smoking, drinking alcohol, Helicobacter pylory infection, taking medications, impaired immune mechanisms, and stress. Almost all triggers can be eliminated. Therefore, lifestyle modification occupies a central place in the treatment of gastritis.

Changes in gastric motility and secretion also affect nearby organs. Often the lower parts of the esophagus are affected due to changes in acidity (reflux esophagitis).

The reasons that cause reflux esophagitis are as follows:

• binge eating,
• wearing tight clothes,
• habit of eating at night or before physical activity,
• drinking coffee and chocolate.

The above factors lead to an increase in the frequency of relaxations of the cardiac sphincter. Damage to the esophagus causes discomfort in the lives of patients and disrupts their ability to work. In this regard, therapeutic measures for gastritis should be carried out when the first symptoms appear.

The disease can develop over many years without showing itself. The first signs may occur when gastric damage develops into dangerous forms - atrophic, phlegmonous, hypertrophic gastritis. Diffuse gastritis has the same symptoms as its other forms. They can occur simultaneously, or manifest themselves as one of the following symptoms:

1. Pain in the epigastrium, which is not intense. It is not expressed in the initial stages. As the disease progresses, the pain increases and spreads to the right hypochondrium. A painful attack is provoked by eating fatty fried foods. It is diffuse in nature and is accompanied by stool disorder. When esophagitis develops, chest discomfort may occur. A burning sensation and acute pain may be felt along the esophagus.
2. Dyspeptic symptoms. The feeling of nausea and early satiety come first. The exacerbation stage is accompanied by vomiting. Flatulence is also typical. Esophagitis provokes symptoms such as heartburn, sour belching, and bad breath. Over a long period of time, esophagitis leads to damage to tooth enamel.
3. Astheno-vegetative symptoms. These include weight loss, lack of appetite, sleep disturbance, fatigue, and general weakness.

Basic rules of diet for diffuse gastritis

• The daily nutritional intake should be divided into 5-6 meals. At the same time, fractional meals should be varied;
• Prohibition on eating fatty and fried foods. It is better to steam the dishes or bake them in the oven. Do not use spices or add too much salt;
• The consumption of rich foods, sweets, and chocolate is prohibited;
• For drinks, preference is given to weak tea, and it is better to prepare decoctions or infusions of herbs and dried fruits. It is worth giving up sweet carbonated drinks, strong coffee, alcohol;
• The basis of any diet should be fermented milk products with a small mass fraction of fat;
• The first courses are prepared in secondary meat or vegetable broth;
• For dessert, baked apples, stewed pumpkin, and dried fruits are used.

Complications

• Gastroesophageal reflux. It is known that the reflux of acidic stomach contents leads to irritation of the esophageal mucosa. Over time, esophagitis, erosions and mucosal defects occur.
• Peptic ulcer disease. The disease requires long-term treatment and constant endoscopic monitoring. In the early stages of gastritis, the development of complications can be prevented.
• Stomach cancer. Oncological diseases occupy third place in the structure of population mortality. One of the reasons for such a prevalence of cancer is ignorance of the symptoms (weight loss, anemia, low-grade fever) and delays in seeking medical help.

Diffuse gastritis and esophagitis require mandatory adherence to dietary recommendations. In cases of malnutrition, drug treatment will not be effective. During the period of exacerbation, a dairy-vegetable diet with a sufficient content of minerals and vitamins is prescribed. It is necessary to exclude carbonated and alcoholic drinks, strong tea. Drinking alkaline mineral waters (Borjomi, Essentuki) gives a good effect. Food should be taken pureed, be warm and not contain hot spices.

Superficial reflux gastritis can be eliminated with the help of gastroprotectors and prokinetics. They protect the mucous membrane from the aggressive effects of hydrochloric acid and contribute to the normal movement of food through the digestive system.

Drugs that protect the stomach wall:

• Antacids (Almagel, Phosphalugel);
• Proton pump inhibitors (Omez, Losek, Pantasan);
• H2 blockers (ranitidine, famotidine).

Creon, Pancreazym, Panzinorm, Mezim are used as enzyme preparations. Metoproclamide helps eliminate nausea and vomiting. Proper treatment will help prevent diseases such as reflux esophagitis.

In conclusion, it must be said that gastritis, although seemingly mild, can lead to the development of a cancerous tumor. Therefore, timely diagnosis and treatment of this condition is the key to well-being.

Author : Nikulina Natalya Viktorovna, intern, especially for the site Moizhivot.ru

Medications

The fight against diffuse gastritis goes through several stages:

1. Therapy aimed at suppressing the bacteria Helicobacter pylori.
2. Treatment of the gastric mucosa for the purpose of restoration and protection.
3. Revitalizing the functioning of the stomach.
4. Relieves pain and relaxes the smooth muscles of the stomach.
5. Restoring the body's protective functions.

To destroy Helicobacter pylori bacteria, traditional broad-spectrum antibiotics are used, such as Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, Tetracycline, Levofloxacin. The drug De-Nol has recently become very popular. Its action is aimed at destroying pathogenic bacteria. To improve the condition, proton pump inhibitors Omeprazole or Omez are prescribed.

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Antacid medications take care of the restoration of the gastric mucosa, and are also aimed at protecting against various irritating factors. As a rule, these are Almagel, Gaviscon, Rennie, Gastal. Dissolving in the stomach, they envelop the mucous membrane, relieving inflammation and protecting from damage.

No-shpa, Spazgan, Spazmalgon relieve spasms and pain well.

The functions of the stomach are restored by enzyme preparations. Pancreatin, Festal, Mezim, Panzinorm help in the process of digesting food, thereby preventing a feeling of heaviness and pain.

The use of vitamin complexes of groups B, A, E, C is very useful in the treatment of diffuse gastritis.

The course of treatment for diffuse gastritis is quite long. During this period, immune suppression occurs. To restore it, immunostimulating drugs Imudon, Viferon, Eleutherococcus, Isoprinosine are prescribed.

It is important to remember that taking medications for the treatment of gastritis can only be started after consultation with a gastroenterologist.

Often, specialists prescribe physiotherapy as an additional remedy. Physical procedures help improve blood circulation in the stomach and restore smooth muscle motility. UHF, paraffin, Electrophoresis, nitrogen and pine baths are best suited for this.

Treatment of gastritis with drugs

So, we’ve talked about the features and symptoms of diffuse gastritis, now it’s time to figure out how to treat this form of the disease? Before starting treatment for gastritis, you need to consult with your doctor, who will prescribe the necessary examinations to make the most accurate diagnosis. Most often, gastroenterologists prescribe gastroendoscopy to their patients, which allows them to analyze and evaluate the affected organ and verify the presence (or absence) of a malignant neoplasm.

Symptoms and treatment for women and men of any age with the superficial form of diffuse gastritis can be eliminated in a fairly short period of time. The drug Omeprazole (from the PPI group) has proven itself very well in this regard. With its help, you can regulate the production of gastric juice, which allows you to more effectively and quickly relieve inflammation and restore the integrity of the gastric mucosa.

No less often, doctors can prescribe antacid drugs, which are no less effective in the fight against diffuse gastritis. Of these, the most popular are Almagel, Phosphalgel, Rennie and Maalox. These medications have an enveloping effect, which allows you to quickly relieve burning, pain and reflux (the approximate cost of antacid medications can be found in the table below).

Diffuse gastritis is a common type of focal lesion of the digestive organ associated with the inflammatory process of the mucous membrane. This form is characterized by damage to the entire surface of the mucosa. Severe stomach disease causes the formation of a malignant tumor with the spread of cancer cells inside the body. Diffuse gastritis is a dangerous form of inflammation of the mucous membrane.

There is a classification of this type of gastritis, which is a consequence of acute and chronic forms of the disease:

• diffuse superficial gastritis;
• diffuse chronic;
• diffuse subatrophic;
• diffuse antral.

The superficial (moderate) form is characterized by mild inflammation of the gastric mucosa without the presence of wounds, erosions, or cicatricial deformities. When this type of disease is detected, there is no disruption of the digestive organ. The initial stage of the inflammatory process is revealed only by the results of an ultrasound examination. Untimely treatment of active superficial gastritis leads to the development of the disease.

A chronic type of inflammation of the stomach is characterized by structural changes in the surface of the digestive organ. A long period of the disease is a consequence of disruption of the stomach. Untimely treatment of chronic gastritis leads to an ulcer or the formation of a malignant tumor.

The atrophic form of the disease is characterized by noticeable damage to the gastric mucosa: wounds, erosions. As a result of the progression of this type of gastritis, the damaged cells of the mucous membrane die off. Lack of timely treatment can lead to the development of a subatrophic form of the disease.

The antral form is characterized by the production of hydrochloric acid in the lower section between the stomach and intestines. As a result of the inability to neutralize the acidity in the mucous membrane, cell death occurs in this part of the digestive organ.

There are reasons that contribute to the development of the diffuse form of gastritis:

• unhealthy diet - eating spicy, fatty, fried, smoked, salty foods;
• lack of proper sleep and rest;
• excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages;
• smoking;
• food poisoning;
• taking medications on an empty stomach;
• disruptions of the gastrointestinal tract due to previous surgical interventions of the digestive system;
• penetration of the bacterium helicobacter pylori into the body, causing the spread of infection;
• stress instability, overstrain.

Poor nutrition, lack of sleep, stress are factors that negatively affect not only the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, but also the systems and organs of the body. The combination of symptoms leads to the progression of the disease.