Antral reflux gastritis got its name from the place of the lesion - the corresponding stomach section, which is next to the transition from the stomach to the intestine. The ability to produce mucus, enveloping the walls of the digestive tract, is impaired, to protect them from the corrosive effects of hydrochloric acid and gastric juice. As soon as the production of mucus decreases, cell destruction begins, inflammation occurs. The picture is aggravated by the presence of certain gastric bacteria, which are located precisely in the antrum, for them there is created the most comfortable habitat, with a low level of acidity.
Symptoms of antral reflux gastritis
This type of reflux gastritis is superficial precisely because of the location of the department. Initially, it does not make itself felt, although without examination and a number of tests, many doctors are able to determine
and antral disease at the very first signs. These include:
- unstable stool;
- stomach pain after eating;
- nausea;
- heaviness;
- heartburn;
- burp with a sour taste.
Superficial antral reflux gastritis is considered the easiest form of the disease, however, if you do not pay attention to it, eventually, it will go to a chronic stage with more serious consequences.
Treatment of antral reflux gastritis with medicines
In order to get rid of antral reflux gastritis, it is necessary to begin with the destruction of this very bacterium, which has a negative effect on the stomach, then preparations are prescribed to restore the microflora of the stomach and restore the cells. The course of antibiotics is prescribed, most often Ampicillin, Metronidazole, Clarithromycin, it is worth knowing that the course of taking these drugs should not exceed five days. In more serious cases, Ranicidine and Omeprazole are prescribed, which should affect the level of hydrochloric acid, reducing it. These are strong enough medicines, therefore Pentoxil and Metiluracide are assigned together with them, to restore the cells from which the walls of the stomach form.
It is hardly advisable to completely abandon the use of medications, in the treatment of antral reflux gastritis, although it is possible to reduce their intake to a minimum. One such method is physiotherapy. There are a number of devices and devices used in official medicine. They are able to stop the symptoms and restore normal functioning of the stomach and intestines. In both cases, you will have to follow a diet and take food correctly, in small portions 5-6 times a day, excluding all harmful and destructive effects on the walls of the stomach, which can not be tolerated in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Folk remedies for antral reflux gastritis
Do not think that they can fully replace medical treatment. Antral reflux gastritis is dangerous because in the absence of proper treatment, it can go to the chronic stage, and then into cancer. Also, it is not necessary to mention that it, in turn, can lead to a fatal outcome.
Folk remedies can be used as an extra help to the stomach at home. For example, a broth of dog rose can speed up the healing process. To make it, you need 2 tablespoons of dog rose and 200-250 ml.boiling water. Berries are filled with water and put for 15 minutes on a small fire. The resulting broth should be taken 5 times a day before eating 4 tbsp.spoons for 5-7 days. Such a decoction is especially good to drink while taking antibiotics.
You can use Aloe juice. To do this, you must use the plant over 4 years. We tear off the stem, crush it and squeeze out the juice.1 tsp.the obtained juice is drunk before meals for 20-25 minutes. Before each reception should be prepared fresh juice, it will help to heal the damaged walls of the stomach with antral reflux gastritis.