Abnormalities of the stomach can lead to impaired functionality of the whole organism. Gastritis is an unpleasant, but with the right treatment, it is not a fatal disease. It must be treated at any stage of development. Subatrophic gastritis is quite common.
Causes of the disease
The presented inflammation can be detected at the initial stage of the development of the disease, in which the mucous membrane is already beginning to change. Subatrophic gastritis is provoked by such factors:
- Hereditary predisposition.
- The introduction of bacteria Helicobacter pylori.
- Abuse of bad habits.
- Wrong mode and diet.
- Taking certain medications.
- Too strong nervous shock.
- Toxic poisoning (at work, household chemicals).
In principle, there are many other factors that can cause subatrophic gastritis. However, to determine the treatment regimen, a thorough examination is necessary.
Symptomatology
If you develop this pathology, then it can be invisible for a long time. However, at one point, it will manifest itself. Symptoms are usually as follows:
- Discomfort in the stomach.
- A digestive disorder that can manifest in nausea and even vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation.
- Belching, which has a rotten smell.
- Heaviness and bloating, especially under the pit of the stomach.
- Lethargy, fatigue.
- Periodic pain in the epistragal region. Moreover, their intensity and nature may be different. This is mainly an acute aching pain.
- White coating on the tongue.
- Weight loss if treatment has not been prescribed for a long time.
Since digestion suffers during the development of the disease, beneficial substances begin to be poorly absorbed. This, in turn, leads to dysfunction of other body systems. Patients begin to have problems with hair and nail growth, and the rate of skin regeneration decreases.
Types of disease
Before you begin to treat chronic subatrophic gastritis, you must determine its type. There are such varieties of the disease:
- Antral subatrophic gastritis. This is the very first stage of mucosal damage. In this case, the foci of change can be located in different parts of the stomach. The antrum is located in the lower section, that is, where the stomach connects to the intestine.
- Focal subatrophic gastritis. In this case, the secretion of hydrochloric acid is reduced, as a result of which the acidity of the gastric juice becomes low.
- Autoimmune. It manifests itself as a result of hereditary disorders of the development of the mucous membrane.
- Multifocal. This type of gastritis is very dangerous, as it can transform into a malignant pathology. It develops under the influence of the Helicobacter pylori bacteria or due to toxic damage to the body.
Diagnostic Features
Before starting treatment of a pathology, it is necessary to undergo a full examination. This will make it possible to prescribe effective therapy. Diagnostics includes:
- Fixation of patient complaints.
- Ultrasound
- The use of phage gastroduodenal endoscopy. It allows you to carefully consider all changes in the gastric mucosa.
- Analysis of gastric juice to check the level of hydrochloric acid in it.
- Roentgenography.
It should be noted that even deep subatrophic gastritis can be cured quite quickly if the therapy is started on time.
How to treat pathology?
After the examination, the doctor will prescribe medications that will help to eliminate not only the symptoms of the pathology, but also the cause that caused it. It is advisable to select such drugs that do not provoke even more damage to the mucous membrane. So, subatrophic gastritis is treated in this way:
- For substitution therapy, drugs are selected that can replace digestive enzymes: Mezim, Cholenzym, Pancreatin.
- Iron preparations that help eliminate anemia.
- Medicines for eradication therapy contribute to the destruction of Helicobacter pylori. This stage of treatment is perhaps the most important. He appeared relatively recently. Here the patient will be prescribed antibacterial drugs.
- Acceptance of antacids, with which you can reduce the aggressive effect of hydrochloric acid on the walls of the stomach: "Maalox", "Almagel".
- The use of anticholinergics that help remove smooth muscle spasms and reduce the production of hydrochloric acid: Atropine, Platillin.
Alternative treatment
If you have subatrophic gastritis, treatment with folk remedies can also give a good effect. But such therapy should definitely be agreed with the doctor. These recipes will help you:
- Propolis tincture. This product can be purchased at the pharmacy. It will help get rid of wounds on the gastric mucosa, reduce the acidity of gastric juice, and also eliminate smooth muscle spasms. Take the drug is daily 30 drops. Tincture should be diluted with a small amount of water. You need to be treated for a month.
- If you have increased acidity, then treat the pathology with the help of potato juice. It must be freshly squeezed. The initial dosage is 1-2 tablespoons an hour before meals. Gradually, this amount increases to a glass. The courses of treatment alternate with a rest period (10 days each). Keep in mind that potato juice can destroy teeth, so it’s best to drink it through a tube.
- If the acidity is low, then in this case, aloe juice will help. To prepare the product, 0.5 kg of twisted leaves (they must lie in the refrigerator for 2 weeks beforehand) must be mixed with 0.5 l of dark honey and the same amount of vodka. The mixture should be well infused in a tightly closed vessel for at least 10 days. Next, drink the medicine in a tablespoon an hour before the morning meal. You need to be treated for at least 3 months.
How to eat?
The main principle of the treatment of any stomach disease is proper nutrition. Diet for subatrophic gastritis involves:
- The exception is fried, fatty and spicy dishes.
- Enrichment of the diet with plant foods.
- Eating cereals.
- Freshly squeezed vegetable and fruit juices are best diluted with clean water in a ratio of 1: 1. This will help reduce the content of food acids in them.
- All liquid dishes, as well as herbal teas, water should be slightly warmed up.
Disease prevention
If you do not want to spend money on the treatment of a disease such as subatrophic gastritis, then it is better to observe precautions:
- First of all, refuse or significantly limit the use of those fluids that contain preservatives, dyes, and food acids. Do not abuse alcohol, coffee and soda. It is advisable to completely abandon energy drinks that badly affect not only the stomach. Hot teas are best pre-cool a little so that they do not burn the esophagus and mucous membrane.
- Review your diet. All products that will irritate the gastric mucosa should be removed from the menu. Do not eat too cold or too hot food. It negatively affects both the stomach and tooth enamel.
- To keep your health in order, give up smoking, do not take potent medications.
- Emotional and nervous stability is the main rule that will help maintain good spirits of the body and soul for many years. Try to avoid all kinds of stress, nervous strain.
- Daily exercise will help improve vitality and mood.
As you can see, stomach problems can be avoided. You only need to want to. Be healthy!