gastritis
Gastritis - Any of a group of conditions in which the stomach lining is inflamed ( in pain ).
Causes include infection, injury, regular use of pain pills called NSAIDs, & too much alcohol leave us not forget
Eating fried or processed foods late at night as you get older
As well as heredity !
Causes
What causes gastritis ?
Factors that increase your risk of gastritis include:
Bacterial infection. ...Regular use of pain relievers. ...Older age. ...Excessive alcohol use. ...Stress. ...Cancer treatment. ...Your own body attacking cells in your stomach. ...Other diseases & conditions.
For most people, gastritis is minor and will go away quickly after treatment. However, some forms of gastritis can produce ulcers or increase the risk of cancer.
Diet is an important player in your digestive & overall health. Following a gastritis-friendly diet can go a long way toward relieving your symptoms and helping you feel better.
Causes include infection, injury, regular use of pain pills called NSAIDs, & too much alcohol leave us not forget
Eating fried or processed foods late at night as you get older
As well as heredity !
Causes
What causes gastritis ?
Factors that increase your risk of gastritis include:
Bacterial infection. ...Regular use of pain relievers. ...Older age. ...Excessive alcohol use. ...Stress. ...Cancer treatment. ...Your own body attacking cells in your stomach. ...Other diseases & conditions.
For most people, gastritis is minor and will go away quickly after treatment. However, some forms of gastritis can produce ulcers or increase the risk of cancer.
Diet is an important player in your digestive & overall health. Following a gastritis-friendly diet can go a long way toward relieving your symptoms and helping you feel better.
Gastritis is Common
In More than 200,000 US cases per year
Treatable by a medical professional
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging often required
Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
If you have gastritis, you may want to avoid foods that could make symptoms worse, including spicy & fried foods.
Foods high in fiber & low in fat may be easier to digest.
Gastritis can be acute or chronic. Acute gastritis comes on suddenly and severely, while chronic gastritis lasts for a longer time.
Different factors cause different types of gastritis. Symptoms include:
indigestion
abdominal pain
nausea
feeling full / lack of appetite
Gastritis foods to avoid
acidic foods, such as tomatoes and some fruits
alcohol &carbonated drinks
coffee
fatty foodsfried foods
fruit juices
pickled foods
spicy foods & tea
What foods help heal gastritis?
high fiber foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans fish, lean meats, and vegetablesfoods with low acidity, including vegetables and beans
noncarbonated drinks
caffeine-free drinks
bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, aka as H. pylori
As well as norovirus and shigella can also cause gastritis.
You may also want to start exercising more with fresh air !
In More than 200,000 US cases per year
Treatable by a medical professional
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging often required
Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
If you have gastritis, you may want to avoid foods that could make symptoms worse, including spicy & fried foods.
Foods high in fiber & low in fat may be easier to digest.
Gastritis can be acute or chronic. Acute gastritis comes on suddenly and severely, while chronic gastritis lasts for a longer time.
Different factors cause different types of gastritis. Symptoms include:
indigestion
abdominal pain
nausea
feeling full / lack of appetite
Gastritis foods to avoid
acidic foods, such as tomatoes and some fruits
alcohol &carbonated drinks
coffee
fatty foodsfried foods
fruit juices
pickled foods
spicy foods & tea
What foods help heal gastritis?
high fiber foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans fish, lean meats, and vegetablesfoods with low acidity, including vegetables and beans
noncarbonated drinks
caffeine-free drinks
bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, aka as H. pylori
As well as norovirus and shigella can also cause gastritis.
You may also want to start exercising more with fresh air !
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