Chronic gastritis is inflammation of the gastric mucosa, characterized by a breakdown of the secretion of gastric juice and gastric contractions.

Chronic gastritis affects 50% of the population and only 10-15% consults doctors. Chronic gastritis leads to impaired absorption of a number of nutrients and vitamins necessary for the body. Often anemia (anemia) develops, as the stomach ceases to produce a factor that participates in the hematopoiesis (an anti-anemic factor of Castle). In addition, against a background of gastritis (gastritis with low acidity), stomach tumors can develop. In 75% of cases, chronic gastritis is combined with chronic cholecystitis, appendicitis, colitis and other diseases of the digestive system.

Symptoms of chronic gastritis The most frequent symptoms are:.

sensation of pressure and expansion in the supragastric region after eating;.

heartburn;.

nausea;.

sometimes dull pain;.

decreased appetite;.

bad taste in the mouth.

In the case of development of erosive processes in the stomach, superficial defects of the mucous membrane appear that can bleed.

Causes of gastritis: violation of diet and diet, inadequate and poor quality, acute and fatty foods, alcohol abuse;.

taking drugs that promote the secretion of gastric juice;.

occupational hazards - industrial dust, chemicals, radionuclides;.

smoking;.

stress, neuro-emotional overstrain;.

infection with the Helicobacter pylori microbe;.

genetic predisposition, heredity.

Diagnosis of gastritis You can identify the nature of gastritis with the help of modern methods of examination:.

Ultrasound;.

gastroscopy;.

laboratory methods with the determination of the microorganism Helicobacter pylori;.

biochemical blood tests;.

scatology and bacteriology.

In the future, a modern scheme of treatment, diet, the nature of nutrition and the prevention of possible complications. Chronic gastritis is often the cause of intestinal dysbiosis.

Prevention of gastritis The main importance is a full and rational diet, adherence to diet, refusal to drink strong alcoholic beverages, smoking. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the oral cavity, to treat diseases of other abdominal organs in a timely manner. Patients with chronic gastritis, especially those with low acidity, should be on dispensary records and should be examined at least twice a year.

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