Gastritis is a very common problem these days. Many factors can contribute to its development, starting with malnutrition and ending with frequent stressful situations.
There are several types of this disease. In the article we will talk about such an ailment as "hypertrophic gastritis", and also consider the causes of its occurrence, symptoms and treatment methods.
What is hypertrophic gastritis
This is one of the forms of the inflammatory process on the walls of the stomach. As a rule, it is chronic. The main feature of the disease is the formation of polyps and cysts in the stomach , due to which its mucous membrane grows.
This type of gastritis is becoming more common every year. Its treatment is quite difficult, therefore, in case of a problem, you should immediately seek help from a specialist.
Types of hypertrophic gastritis
Hypertrophic gastritis can manifest itself in several forms:
- Menetrie disease (giant gastritis). A characteristic feature of this form of the disease is the appearance of large folds in the stomach.
- Warty gastritis. During this type of disease, growths appear in the stomach, which in their appearance are similar to warts.
- Granular gastritis. The disease is accompanied by the formation of cysts of different sizes: from a few millimeters to two centimeters.
- Polypous gastritis. Already from the name of the species it becomes clear that this form of the disease occurs due to the formation of polyps in the stomach.
There is such a thing as mixed gastritis, which combines several forms of the disease at once.
In addition to this classification, there is another one in which the disease (both granular gastritis and its other forms) is divided into chronic and acute. The first is characterized by the absence of persistent symptoms, and you can learn about it only when remissions occur. For acute gastritis, the corresponding course and severe symptoms are characteristic.
The causes of the disease
There are many factors that contribute to the appearance of a disease such as hypertrophic gastritis:
- acidity, which increases in the stomach as a result of eating a large number of spices, spices, spicy dishes and certain types of medications;
- infection of the body with Helicobacter pylori;
- ingestion of bile into the stomach due to malfunctioning of the digestive tract;
- violated diet, while the risk group includes those who constantly overeat, and those who are malnourished or used to eat on the go.
Symptoms of Gastritis
As mentioned above, the chronic form of the disease can be completely asymptomatic until the onset of remission. And its first signs can be mistaken for poisoning or the onset of a cold. The acute form of the disease develops very quickly. Its first signs can be detected already 6-12 hours after the onset of the inflammatory process.
Symptoms of the disease "hypertrophic gastritis":
- heartburn;
- nausea and vomiting;
- impaired appetite;
- weight loss;
- the appearance of edema;
- flatulence;
- the periodic appearance of dull pain in the stomach;
- heaviness after eating;
- excessive salivation;
- violation of the stool;
- general weakness;
- bleeding in the stomach.
When the slightest suspicion appears, you should immediately consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
Diagnosis of the disease
Identification of gastritis and diagnosis occur in several stages.
First of all, this is an initial inspection. During it, abdominal palpation is performed (if there is a disease, pain will be felt in the epigastric region), an external examination of the skin and mucous membranes, as well as an analysis of the medical history.
After gastritis has been identified, the doctor must determine its form: acute or chronic. This is done by determining the level of acidity in the stomach, and the procedure itself is called esophagofibrogastroduodenoscopy.
If there is a suspicion that the disease was caused by Helicobacter bacteria, a stool test is prescribed for their detection, as well as a respiratory test and fibrogastroscopy. The latter is also needed to identify such a pathology as mixed gastritis.
The next stage is the appointment of the necessary therapy. Its main components in the diagnosis of gastritis are: diet and medical treatment. Let us consider in more detail each of these sides.
Diet for hypertrophic gastritis
An important part of successfully getting rid of a problem is following a specially designed diet.
With a diagnosis of hypertrophic gastritis , it is necessary to exclude from your diet:
- meat and fish broths, soups based on them;
- cabbage soup, okroshka, cheese and mushroom soups;
- products from puff pastry and rye bread;
- fatty and fried foods;
- canned meat and fish;
- spicy and salty dishes;
- spices;
- coffee, kvass and carbonated drinks;
- sweets.
But, despite the limitations, there are many healthy dishes and products:
- vegetable soups;
- wheat bread and crackers;
- boiled lean meat (beef, chicken);
- milk porridge (cereals should be greatly boiled);
- scrambled eggs;
- steamed omelet;
- steamed or boiled fish;
- boiled carrots, beets and potatoes;
- dairy products: milk, kefir. butter, sour cream, cottage cheese;
- drinks: compote, tea, jelly. Juices for gastritis can be drunk only in diluted form.
Hypertrophic gastritis: medication and surgery
Medication for gastritis is prescribed individually in each case. To do this, you can apply:
- enveloping agents ;
- prokinetics;
- enzymes;
- substitutes for gastric juice;
- vitamins;
- astringent drugs.
In addition, traditional methods of treating the disease are also used. They consist in the use of decoctions of plants such as dandelion, calamus, plantain and wormwood.
In cases where drug treatment has not yielded a positive result, a surgical decision may be made. Depending on whether part of the stomach or the entire organ is affected, a resection or gastrectomy is performed. But this is an extreme measure, since such operations can cause negative consequences in the form of metabolic disorders. In addition, if the resection involves the removal of only that part of the stomach that was affected by the pathology, then with gastrectomy the organ is completely removed (the reason for this may be, for example, the presence of a malignant tumor).
As you can see, hypertrophic gastritis is a very serious type of disease and requires long-term treatment. Therefore, in order for it to pass as quickly as possible and with the least losses, it is important to consult a doctor in time for diagnosis and prescribing therapy.
Disease prevention
So, we examined the following questions about a diagnosis of hypertrophic gastritis: diet and treatment, symptoms and diagnosis, types and causes of the disease. Therefore, in order to fully disclose the topic, it remains to dwell on ways to prevent pathology.
The first thing to do is to review your diet and diet. Refuse snacks on the go, as well as a large amount of fatty, fried and spicy foods, spices, carbonated drinks, coffee. In addition, bad habits also have a bad effect on the digestive tract: smoking and drinking alcohol.
Another point: the use of medications is necessary only as prescribed by the doctor, clearly observing the necessary dosages and the number of applications per day. Otherwise, there is a high risk of irritation of the gastric mucosa and the occurrence of inflammation.
In conclusion, I would like to repeat once again and recall that in case of hypertrophic gastritis it is necessary to consult a specialist as soon as possible to prescribe the correct treatment. Only in this case can one avoid any kind of complications and get rid of the disease in a short time.
Be healthy!