Chronic gastritis of the antrum of the stomach is one of the forms of the disease, which is localized in the corresponding site, directly passing into the duodenum. At the same time, changes in the mucous membrane of the remaining parts practically do not occur.
The most common is the rigid form of antral gastritis. The disease occurs with increased acidity of gastric juice. In a healthy state, the acidity in the antrum is lower than in other departments, but with inflammation and worsening of the glands' work, intact foods are not fully digested with high acidity.
This entails irritation and development of the inflammatory process of the walls of the duodenum( duodenitis).In addition, the scarring of the walls of the stomach, caused by inflammatory processes, makes it difficult for the food lump to enter the intestine.
Causes of chronic antral gastritis
Most often, chronic gastritis of the antrum causes the vital activity of Helicobacter pylori bacteria that colonize this part of the stomach and increase its acidity, which leads to the development of an inflammatory process. In some cases autoimmune diseases can become the cause of the disease.
Not cured acute gastritis with time passes into a chronic form.
Symptoms of chronic gastritis of the antrum
Chronic gastritis of the end of the stomach usually manifests as follows:
- pain in epigastrium;
- with high content of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice;
- dyspeptic phenomena.
With fibroadastroduodenoscopy, the narrowing of the pylorus can be controlled.
Quite often chronic antral gastritis is asymptomatic. In this case, it can be identified only through instrumental studies and analysis results.
Launched hr.antral gastritis can lead to the death of the glands and the formation of scars and spread to the adjacent parts of the stomach and intestines.
Treatment of chronic form of antral gastritis
Treatment of the disease should be comprehensive and include compliance with diet, use of medicines and sanatorium treatment.
First of all, the acidity in different parts of the stomach and the degree of Helicobacter pylori damage are determined.
Treatment begins with the discharge of the gastrointestinal tract, for which a complete starvation is prescribed. For one or two days, only weak tea and mineral water are allowed.
Then antibiotics and antisecretory drugs are taken, which will destroy the bacteria. In addition, enveloping agents are used.
After restoration of the working acid-base balance in the antrum, dietary nutrition is prescribed.
The diet for chronic antral gastritis provides for a gentle regimen. It is recommended that you take frequent and divided meals, up to six times a day, in small portions. It is desirable to cook jelly, mucous porridges, mashed vegetable soups on the water, lean meat and fish in a grinded form. Food should be boiled or stewed and taken in a warm form.
The use of too fatty, salty and sharp dishes, vegetables and fruits in raw form, strong, rich broths is excluded. Categorically prohibited alcoholic beverages, smoking, strong coffee and chocolate.
After the end of the therapeutic diet, which usually lasts up to two weeks, it is recommended to follow the principles of healthy eating. It is desirable to visit the profile sanatorium.
An untreated chronic disease can cause intestinal inflammation and peptic ulcer. Therefore, at the first alarming symptoms it is important to consult a gastroenterologist for the correct diagnosis and choice of treatment regimen. In the future it is recommended to visit the doctor twice a year.