Active or acute antral gastritis is an acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the terminal stomach resulting from a single exposure to irritants.
Active antral gastritis appears when ingested:
- aggressive and toxic chemicals;
- some types of drugs;
- stale or bacteria-contaminated food;
- excessive amounts of alcohol;
- Helicobacteria.
Quite often, the active form of antral gastritis develops in acute infectious and metabolic diseases.
Symptoms of active gastritis antrum
Active gastritis usually appears suddenly. It is characterized by a severe leak with the following manifestations:
- eructation with an unpleasant odor;
- severity and pain in epigastrium;
- attacks of nausea and vomiting, sometimes with bloody impurities;
- general weakness and dizziness;
- loose stool.
Diagnosis and treatment of active antral gastritis
If symptoms of acute gastritis appear, you should immediately consult a doctor. The diagnosis is determined by the patient's complaints and the results of gastroscopy.
First of all, the cause that caused the disease is eliminated. To cleanse the stomach, the patient is usually given a drink of up to one liter of warm water and causes vomiting. In some cases, it becomes necessary to wash the stomach with a large amount of water through the probe. The first day is recommended full hunger to unload the stomach. At this time, it is allowed to drink warm water or weak tea in small portions.
Then in the diet gradually introduce mucous soups and cereals, fruit jelly, mashed potatoes, jelly, eggs, boiled soft-boiled, and later - mashed vegetables and meat. Food should be warm and taken in small portions at least six times a day.
With existing bleeding, intravenous administration of medications that reduce the formation of hydrochloric acid in the antrum section is practiced.
For the destruction of Helicobacteria prescribed course of antibiotics.
If necessary, funds are taken for wound healing and erosion.
If the ill person does not receive proper treatment on time, active antral gastritis can go on into a chronic form, spread to the entire stomach and intestines, and cause complications, sometimes even malignant ones. Therefore, you should carefully treat your health and not engage in self-medication.