An antral gastritis is an inflammatory disease of the terminal stomach located at its lowest part. Disease usually occurs against the background of infection with Helicobacter pylori. There are a large number of varieties of gastritis, depending on the form, severity and extent of mucosal damage and antrum epithelium.
Depending on the number of affected cells among the "workers" in the superficial epithelium, as well as the penetration of the inflammatory process into the depth of the mucosa, one can distinguish a mild, moderate and strongly pronounced form of gastritis. The disease can occur in acute and chronic form.
Causes of development of moderate antral gastritis
Moderate form of antral gastritis most often provokes:
- infection with helikobacteria;
- taking certain medications;
- regular or one-time( at a critical dose) alcohol intake and smoking;
- is too hot or spicy food;
- state of stress and neurosis;
- vascular disorders;
- burns a significant part of the body;
- infection;
- infection with worms;
- autoimmune pathology.
Diagnosis of moderate antrum gastritis
If any signs of moderate antral gastritis appear, you should consult a doctor to establish a diagnosis and choose a treatment regimen.
For accurate diagnosis, instrumental methods are used, including fibrogastroscopy with targeted biopsy, X-ray and ultrasound examination and computed tomography.
Treatment of chronic moderate antral gastritis
Depending on the type of the disease, outpatient or inpatient treatment is possible. Most often, with moderate antral gastritis, complex therapy is used. It includes medical treatment, appropriate nutrition in a sparing regime and the use of traditional medicine.
Usually, the disease can be cured by dietary nutrition and changing the way of life to a healthy one.
Food should be taken warm. Too cold and hot dishes irritate the walls of the stomach. In addition, it is advisable not to wear tight clothes, do not go to rest and do not exercise heavy physical effort immediately after eating and not overeat.
It is worth remembering that timely access to a doctor can prevent the transition of gastritis from moderate to severe and even peptic ulcer.
In the remission phase, it is advisable to visit the resorts along the profile of the disease. It is recommended to take mineral water and in stationary conditions.
At low acidity, the best effect will be given by water with an alkaline composition, soaking for 15-20 minutes before eating. With increased acidity, usually bicarbonate waters are chosen that are drunk an hour before the meal or when heartburn occurs.
Prevention of moderate antral gastritis
In the prevention of disease, the main importance is given to proper nutrition, complete failure or severe restriction of alcohol and nicotine consumption.
It is necessary to monitor the health of teeth and gums, regularly check the condition of the digestive tract, avoid being in harmful conditions, avoid stressful situations and heavy physical exertion.
Patients with chronic moderate gastritis of any degree, especially those with atrophic changes, must be registered and undergo multifaceted examination by medical specialists, at least twice a year.