Hypersecretion of the glands of the stomach is characterized by the secretory glands of the digestive organ producing an excess of hydrochloric acid. Excessive concentration of the substance provokes a violation of the composition of the gastric juices. Functional failure is an extremely common occurrence. Hypersecretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach makes periodically uncomfortable approximately 80% of the world's population. Without timely diagnosis and quality treatment, a systematic destruction of the structure of the tissues of the mucous membranes of the digestive organs occurs. The progress of the pathological syndrome can cause the development of serious diseases of the stomach.
Causes
Hypersecretion of the stomach in a child and an adult can develop as a result of systemic unhealthy nutrition. Often, trouble makes itself felt against the background of the following premises:
- The systematic use of foods that contain a significant amount of protein and carbohydrates.
- Absorption of food dry, refusal of soups and plentiful drink.
- The prevalence of spicy dishes in the daily diet, the components of which stimulate the active production of gastric juices.
- Prolonged use of pharmacological preparations of a steroid nature without medical supervision.
- Regular occurrence of stress and emotional upheaval.
The problem may be exacerbated if a person is exposed to idiopathic hypersecretion of the stomach. What it is? Such functional malfunctions occur in situations when, due to the negligence of the patient, a repeated exposure to the above factors occurs.
Characteristic symptoms
In full force, hypersecretion of the stomach on an empty stomach declares itself. People who suffer from a functional malfunction, after awakening abdominal pain, feel a burning esophagus. Often there are attacks of acid burping. These troubles are accompanied by the effect of bursting of the abdominal region with accumulated gases. The appearance of nausea is likely at night. After emptying the stomach by artificial vomiting, the discomfort usually subsides instantly. The effect is due to the elimination of excess hydrochloric acid. However, the solution absolutely does not stop hypersecretion of the stomach, which again makes you feel unpleasant sensations after exposure to provoking factors.
Diagnostic Methods
In order to confirm the conclusion regarding the patient's hypersecretion of the stomach, doctors resort to the following clinical studies:
- Radiography - the image obtained from the diagnostic results makes it possible to determine the volumes of gastric juices concentrated in the lumen of the organ. The study is performed on an empty stomach, which helps to obtain the most reliable results.
- Intragastric pH measurement - the patient is asked to swallow a probe equipped with electrodes. Elements of the device are sensitive to acids. The method allows you to determine not only the composition of gastric juices, but also measure the rate of production of local secrets.
- Fractional sounding - the absorption of the probe occurs using special stimulants that activate gastric secretion. The solution allows the diagnostician to compare the acidity level of digestive juices on an empty stomach and after eating.
Drug treatment
Pharmacological drugs that prevent hypersecretion of gastric juices are divided into several categories. Means of the antacid group change the composition of digestive secrets and protect the mucous membranes from excessive irritation due to pronounced enveloping properties. The most effective medications of this type are: “Almagel”, “Fosvalyugel”, “Maalox”, “De-nol”.
The so-called H2-blockers allow you to deal with hypersecretion. The action of drugs of this category is aimed at suppressing the secretion of excess volumes of hydrochloric acid. Count on the instant relief of health allows the use of pharmacological agents "Histodil", "Famotidine" and "Ranitidine." The only drawback of such therapy is the presence of a short effect after taking the drugs.
The most widely used in the treatment of hypersecretion of gastric juices are drugs of the proton pump inhibitor category. Due to the action of the presented means, hydrochloric acid temporarily ceases to be synthesized by the digestive glands. The components of such drugs have a devastating effect on its constituent elements. Among the most effective proton pump inhibitors are drugs:
- "Nolpaza."
- "Lanza."
- Nexium.
- Omez.
- "Soars."
- "Peptazole".
Each of the above drugs has a range of side effects. To avoid causing even greater harm to one’s own health, it is worth discussing the safety of the solution with your doctor before taking any medicine.
Potato juice
A true salvation for hypersecretion of the stomach is potato juice. To prepare an effective folk remedy, proceed according to the following scheme:
- Take some large potatoes and peel.
- Grind the product thoroughly using a grater.
- Put the resulting slurry in cheesecloth and squeeze out the liquid.
- Use potato juice 3-4 times a day for a quarter cup.
- In order to eliminate hypersecretion of the stomach, perform therapy for a month.
Mummy and milk
Using hypersecretion of the glands of the stomach will allow the use of a mixture of milk and mummy. Take a few grams of the healing substance and place in an enameled saucepan. Pour the ingredient in advance of boiled, cooled to room temperature milk in a volume of one liter. Thoroughly mix the composition. Drink the resulting product in a glass once a day. Perform therapy for a month. Then take a break for a week and a half and repeat the course of treatment.
Pumpkin
In case of increased secretion of digestive secrets, use the following solutions. Eat baked pumpkin regularly. Absorb a piece of product shortly before the main meal. At the same time, it is useful to drink pumpkin juice 2-3 glasses a day. If the secretion of hydrochloric acid does not decrease, causing pronounced daily discomfort, increase the rate of use of the drug.
Diet
Along with medication and alternative treatment, the strict observance of diet is crucial in the fight against the development of hypersecretion syndrome. A gastroenterologist forms an individual daily diet on the basis of a medical history and a series of diagnostic tests. However, there is a list of general principles, following which you can avoid increased production of hydrochloric acid and the devastating effect of digestive secretions on the walls of the stomach.
To prevent the formation of unpleasant symptoms, adhere to the following rules:
- Include a balanced amount of foods rich in fats, proteins and carbohydrates in your diet;
- The main emphasis is on the use of dishes cooked in boiled form and steamed;
- Avoid absorption of excessively fatty and spicy foods, all kinds of marinades, pickles, canned foods;
- Fast foods fall under the strictest ban;
- An undesirable solution is drinking alcohol, strong coffee, soda.
As for the permitted products that do not contribute to increased secretion of hydrochloric acid, it is worth noting light cream soups. The absorption of slightly stale, dried bread is allowed. A good solution is the inclusion in the daily diet of well-boiled lean porridges, steam omelettes, boiled eggs. Permitted, safe drinks include stewed fruit made from non-sour berries and fruits, weak tea.