One of the most dangerous forms of gastritis is atrophic, in which, against the background of a decrease in gastric secretion( acidity), the cells of the mucous membrane gradually die out( atrophy).
This type of gastritis, especially its multifocal type, is medically characterized by the dying of glands in all parts of the stomach, and the resulting precancerous condition of the digestive organ. The doctors distinguish 3 main causes of its occurrence:
- Helicobacter pylori infection, which begins to multiply very intensely on the walls of the organs that make up the digestive system, and allocate toxins and enzymes that lead to damage to the mucous membrane and provoke depression of its function;
- Harmful environmental factors( ecology, hard working and living conditions, constant nervous tension caused by stressful situations);
- Dysfunction of diet, as well as eating fast food, semi-finished products that contain flavoring and preservatives.
Symptoms of multifocal atrophic gastritis
All signs of this type of disease appear only when the disease begins to progress. The most common manifestations are:
- Gravity in the stomach after taking even a small amount of food;
- Stool disorder, expressed in both diarrhea and frequent constipation;
- Persistent heartburn and eructation with a bitter taste.
With the multifocal form of gastritis, the patient also exhibits accompanying signs:
- The skin becomes very dry and strongly flaky, and the nails begin to separate and break;
- Hair is split and falls out;
- Strong bleeding gums;
- "Zaeda" and cracks in the corners of the mouth.
If you have even some of these anxiety symptoms, you should get a diagnostic test as soon as possible, as only with it is possible to establish an accurate picture of the disease and begin prompt treatment of multifocal gastritis. Only in this case it is possible to achieve a positive result, since this type of gastritis is very difficult to treat.
Principles of treatment of the multifocal form of gastritis
A huge role in the treatment of this form of the disease is given to the diet. The patient is recommended to eat only thermally and mechanically sparing food. All dishes prepared for the patient with a multifocal variety of gastritis should be only warm and thoroughly crushed. Also, avoid salty, spicy, spicy, fatty and smoked dishes.
The mandatory exclusion from the diet is subject to both carbonated drinks and coffee, and any alcohol. The drug treatment includes anti-inflammatory and enveloping agents, as well as substitution therapy, represented by drugs of hydrochloric acid and enzymes necessary to facilitate digestion.