Gastritis

Gastritis is an acute inflammation of the stomach lining.

Probable Causes
   • Toxins of infectious diseases
   • Toxins from ingested spoiled food
   • Over Eating
   • Allergy ti foods
   • Eating when overtired or emotionally upset
   • Use of too much alcohol
   • Tobacco
   • Highly seasoned foods
   • Iron deficiency

Note: Gastritis often accompanies gastric lesions such as cancer and ulcer

Probable Symptoms
   • Anorexia nervosa
   • Vagues upper abdominal discomfort
   • Heartburn
   • Severe vomiting

Note: The diagnosis of gastritis is bases on biopsies of the gastric mucosa (stomach lining)

Helpful Dietary Management
   For acute attack:
   • Nothing by mouth for 24  to 48 hours.
   • Provide intravenous nutrition (administration under the supervision of a physician)
   • Use only cracked ice to be held in the mouth to relieve thirst.
   • Add full liquid diet as tolerated on the second or third day, depending on the patient's condition.
   • Avoid stimulating and highly seasoned foods.
   • Progress from soft to bland diet.

   For chronic attack:
   • Eat a bland, low-fiber diet.
   • Correct faulty eating habits.