Acute gastritis

Disease, characterized by an acute inflammation of the gastric mucosa. The leading factors in the genesis of acute gastritis are: the use of poor-quality food; FOOD overload the stomach, especially oily food containing a lot of spices; use of certain drugs, adversely affecting the gastric mucosa; poisoning household poisons; allergy.

The development of acute inflammation of the gastric mucosa in several ways, depending on the influencing factor. So, in acute gastritis, caused by the intake of substandard products, Inadequate nutrition has a direct irritant effect on the gastric mucosa, It slows down the digestion of food. Food weight is retained in the stomach, undergoes bacterial decomposition. The products of incomplete digestion of nutrients and bacterial decomposition of food irritate the stomach lining and cause its inflammation.

When food toksikdinfektsii on the gastric mucosa directly affect the pathogen (salmonella, non-pathogenic E. coli) or toxins. Medications, especially non-steroidal drugs, certain antibiotics, falling into the cavity of the stomach, irritate, whereby it can become inflamed.

The clinical picture of acute gastritis

Symptoms of acute gastritis occur 8-12 hours after exposure to the etiological factor. Starts disease with general malaise, anorexia. Nausea, vomiting, pain in the upper abdomen, possible increase in body temperature up to 37,6-38 ° C.

Diagnosis of acute gastritis

Diagnosis is based on clinical, thorough questioning of patients (anamnesis), after exclusion of acute surgical pathology (appendicitis, peritonitis, high intestinal obstruction). In some cases, you need to have an infectious disease survey.

Treatment of acute gastritis

It is recommended bed rest for 2 Nights. Famine in the first 8-12 hours after the onset of the disease. Assign excessive drinking (small portions, but often) alkaline mineral water without gas, brines (rehydron), At the beginning of the treatment for the release of the stomach from the remnants of stale food, it is washed with boiled water at room temperature to a net wash water, clean the intestines (enema a decoction of chamomile). Gastritis toxic-infectious origin requires the appointment of antibacterial therapy, sorbents, preparations, containing in its composition living lactic acid bacteria, herbal infusions, Has anti-inflammatory, wound healing, restorative action.

Prevention of acute gastritis

Please observe hygiene requirements, principles age diet. Do not use poor quality, stale products.