To date, there are a large number of types of gastritis, but in this article we will consider in more detail diffuse gastritis. This species is a consequence of acute or chronic gastritis, which was not completely cured. The disease differs from other types of gastric lesions. Presented disease is characterized by the fact that not some separate areas of the mucosa are inflamed, but the entire mucous membrane is uniform.
With such inflammation of the mucous the food will be poorly digested and irritate the gastric mucosa. In addition, due to the increase in the absorption function of the gastric membrane, a general intoxication of the whole organism of the patient may occur. As a result, the patient's state of health will worsen, his working capacity will decrease, fatigue will soon come and there will be some discomfort in the stomach. In addition, diffuse gastritis leads to a disruption in the process of cell repair, due to lesions of the glands, and this helps to reduce the level of secretion of protective mucus.
Causes and symptoms of diffuse gastritis
Inflammation of the gastric mucosa develops as a result of its defeat. The main reasons for the development of diffuse gastritis include:
- eating large portions;
- a monotonous diet;
- frequent use of alcoholic beverages;
- smoking;
- dysfunction of the nervous system;
- frequent stressful situations;
- work at night.
Now consider the most common symptoms of diffuse gastritis. Naturally, the symptoms that accompany acute and chronic forms differ. The acute form is accompanied by more pronounced, and chronic less pronounced. The acute form has such symptoms:
- nausea and vomiting;
- decreased appetite;
- elevated temperature;
- headache;
- pain in the abdomen;
- some discomfort in the stomach;
- heartburn;
- burp with a sour smell.
Chronic diffuse gastritis, in addition to those presented above, has such secondary symptoms:
- increased levels of sweat secretion;
- drowsiness;
- fatigue;
- increased salivation.
Chronic diffuse gastritis, although considered a practically harmless disease, but it is divided into several stages, which means that if the treatment is wrong, the disease will move from one stage to another, more severe, leading to irreversible damage to the gastric mucosa. The disease has only three stages of development:
- The first stage. The disease is characterized by superficial inflammation of the gastric mucosa. It flows almost without symptoms, which means it is very difficult to notice in a timely manner.
- The second stage. It is accompanied by a delay in the restoration of damaged cells and the onset of atrophic deformations in the glands of the stomach.
- Third stage. Chronic diffuse gastritis in the third stage is characterized by replacement of connective tissue, deterioration of the functioning of the stomach, as well as a violation of the digestive process.
Treatment and diet for diffuse gastritis
Untimely treatment of diffuse gastritis can lead to gastric ulcer, and this disease requires more serious and long-term treatment, which should be performed exclusively by a gastroenterologist and a nutritionist, after the diagnosis.
Traditional treatment of diffuse gastritis consists in abstinence from eating and improving the mucous membrane of the patient's stomach. But the diet is not as severe as it seems at first glance. With this disease, tea and mineral drinks are allowed. In addition, a gastroenterologist may be prescribed medications and vitamins.
The initial stage of the presented disease can be effectively cured independently, without the assistance of a gastroenterologist and nutritionist. In most cases, it is sufficient to adhere to the elementary diet, as well as stop the use of medications that can provoke irritation of the gastric mucosa. If such a diet is observed, the gastric mucosa will recover in a short period of time and the patient will be able to return to normal nutrition.