Many people in the morning complain of a sour taste in the mouth, discomfort in the stomach and an uncharacteristic coating on the tongue. In fact, this is the first signal that hydrochloric acid begins to corrode the gastric mucosa. Unfortunately, most ignore such unpleasant symptoms. In fact, they indicate the presence of such a disease as hyperacid gastritis. In the near future, in the absence of competent treatment, there is a high probability of developing serious he alth problems.
Description of the disease
Under hyperacid gastritis refers to inflammation of the gastric mucosa, which develops against the background of its increased acidity.
From the course of school anatomy, many people know that digestive juices and directly hydrochloric acid are involved in the process of digestion of food. However, if the acid is produced more than normal, it begins to literally corrode the walls of the stomach. If a patient is diagnosed"hyperacid gastritis" does not undergo a full course of treatment, the disease is most often complicated by an ulcer, which is not so easy to get rid of. Moreover, in especially serious cases, surgery may be required.
Main reasons
- Stress, prolonged psychological stress.
- Wrong diet (eating spicy and fatty foods, fast food, carbonated drinks, dry snacks).
- Smoking and alcoholic drinks.
- Misuse of certain drugs (anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics).
- The bacterium Helicobacter Pilory (getting inside the stomach, in the course of its vital activity, it gradually destroys its mucosa).
How does hyperacid gastritis manifest itself?
The symptoms of this disease should alert absolutely everyone and become a reason for contacting a gastroenterologist. Initially, patients develop aching pain in the stomach area. However, after eating, the discomfort subsides, but after a couple of hours it reappears and does not subside until the food enters the stomach again.
Another characteristic symptom is heartburn. It occurs when acid enters the esophagus. Heartburn, as a rule, appears after eating the following foods: pastries, black bread, sour fruits, smoked meats. In addition, excessive production of hydrochloric acid can be triggered by intense physical activity.
What else indicates hyperacid gastritis?Symptoms (in addition to all of the above) may include:
- whitish coating on the tongue;
- excessive sweating;
- irritability;
- nausea;
- constipation;
- muscle cramps.
When these signs appear, you should consult a gastroenterologist. At the appointment, the doctor first of all collects a complete medical history of the patient. After that, he prescribes a urine and blood test, probing (to determine the acidity of gastric juice).
If the patient complains of severe pain in the stomach area and heartburn, most likely, an additional procedure called FGS will be required. It allows you to accurately assess the degree of damage to the mucous membrane.
How is chronic disease different?
Chronic hyperacid gastritis is characterized by the formation of atrophic hyperemic areas directly in the gastric mucosa itself. These areas are characterized by increased swelling and even deformation of the inner part of the mucosa, and the blood vessels themselves are also involved in the pathological process.
Heperacid gastritis is highly treatable. However, if after a while the symptoms reappear, then we can talk about the chronic form of the disease. This means that the patient must adhere to special treatment and adjust his usual diet throughout the rest of his life. In fact, gastroenterologists do not recommend self-treatment during periods of exacerbation, even if the patient is alreadymanaged to thoroughly study his illness. The thing is that illiterate therapy can subsequently lead to the development of very serious complications.
What should be the treatment?
First of all, it should be noted that with such a disease as hyperacid gastritis, treatment is complex. After making the final diagnosis, the doctor prescribes the appropriate drug therapy to relieve pain. These can be anti-inflammatory drugs ("Tinidazole", "Metronidazole"), antacid drugs ("Renny", "Phosphalugel", "Rutacid"), drugs that reduce the acidity of gastric juice.
If tests show that the cause of the disease lies in the bacterium Helicobacter Pilory, a course of antibiotic treatment is required (Amoxicillin, Omeprazole, Clarithromycin). It is important to note that in each case, drugs are prescribed individually. The doctor takes into account the patient's condition, his age, the presence of concomitant diseases.
Additionally, antispasmodics ("Papaverine", "No-shpa") and anticholinergics ("Bellalgin", "Bellastezin") can be prescribed.
Diet
Hyperacid gastritis cannot be overcome solely with drugs. Changing the habitual diet is a mandatory component of therapy. Experts strongly recommend for the entire period of treatment to abandon those products that provoke the development of the disease. These primarily include all fatty and fried foods, smoked meats, pastries,spices, alcoholic drinks and mushrooms.
Diet for a disease such as hyperacid gastritis should be built on products that undergo the most gentle heat treatment. This means that dishes are best either steamed or baked in the oven.
You can eat lean meats and fish, some vegetables (preferably mashed), dairy products, cereals on the water. Reduce the amount of s alt and spices.
Especial attention should be paid to the frequency of meals. It is recommended to eat about five to six times a day, but in small portions.
To treat this disease, doctors also recommend reconsidering your usual lifestyle. It is necessary to include in the daily routine sports, long walks. It is better to try to avoid stressful situations, which often cause the development of other, more serious diseases. Stay he althy!
