What measures are recommended for acute gastritis?
May 21, 2024 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Marcus Schneider
Dear Doctor,
I am reaching out to you because I have been experiencing severe stomach pains for the past few days and suspect that I may have developed acute gastritis. The pain is especially intense after eating and is accompanied by nausea and an uncomfortable pressure in my stomach. I also sometimes experience acidic burping.
I am worried that my symptoms could worsen and am wondering what measures I can take to relieve and treat the acute gastritis. Should I avoid certain foods? Are there medications that can help me? Are home remedies like chamomile tea or healing clay recommended?
I would greatly appreciate your professional assessment and recommendations to alleviate my symptoms and support a speedy recovery. Thank you in advance for your help.
Best regards,
Clara Schmitt
Dear Mrs. Schmitt,
Thank you for your message and your trust in my expertise as an internal medicine doctor. I am sorry to hear that you are suffering from severe stomach pain and suspect that you may have acute gastritis. This condition can be very uncomfortable, but with the right treatment and lifestyle changes, the symptoms can usually be well relieved.
The symptoms you describe, such as stomach pain after eating, nausea, pressure in the stomach, and acid reflux, are typical of gastritis. This condition is usually caused by inflammation of the stomach lining, often due to excessive production of stomach acid, stress, unhealthy diet, or certain medications.
To alleviate and treat acute gastritis, I recommend the following measures:
1. Dietary changes: Avoid acidic, fatty, and spicy foods, as well as alcohol and coffee. Instead, opt for light, easily digestible foods such as cooked vegetables, rice, potatoes, lean meats, and mild herbal teas.
2. Medications: Proton pump inhibitors or antacids may be prescribed to reduce stomach acid production. These help protect the stomach lining and alleviate symptoms.
3. Home remedies: Chamomile tea can have a calming effect on the stomach and be anti-inflammatory. Clay can also help calm the stomach lining and alleviate symptoms.
It is important that you rest sufficiently, avoid stress, and stay hydrated to support the healing process. If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or worsen, I strongly recommend that you see a doctor for further investigations.
I hope that my recommendations help you and wish you a speedy recovery. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Best regards,
Marcus Schneider, Internal Medicine Doctor
