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Home Remedies for Gastritis

July 21, 2007 on 7:13 am | In Home Remedies |

Gastritis is inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Gastritis can be caused by irritation due to excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress or the use of certain medications such as aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs. Gastritis can be a brief and sudden illness (acute gastritis), a longer-lasting condition (chronic gastritis), or a special condition, perhaps as part of another medical illness. Gastritis may occur suddenly (acute gastritis), or it can occur slowly over time (chronic gastritis). In spite of the many conditions associated with gastritis, the signs and symptoms of the disease are very similar: a burning pain in your upper abdomen and, occasionally, bloating, belching, nausea or vomiting. Helicobacter pylori is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach. Infection with this bacteria may lead to chronic gastritis. Gastritis is a common medical problem. Up to 10% of people who come to a hospital emergency department with abdominal pain have gastritis.  Bile reflux: A backflow of bile into the stomach from the bile tract (that connects to the liver and gallbladder

Alcohol and certain other chemicals can cause inflammation and injury to the stomach. In some cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers and an increased risk of stomach cancer. Granulomatous gastritis is a rare entity. Tuberculosis may affect the stomach and cause caseating granulomas. Fungi can also cause caseating granulomas and necrosis, a finding that is usually observed in patients who are immunosuppressed. The symptoms of gastritis depend on how acute it is and how long it has been present. Symptoms of gastritis including is nausea or recurrent upset stomach ,abdominal bloating ,abdominal pain ,vomiting ,indigestion ,burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach between meals or at night, vomiting blood or coffee ground-like material and black, tarry stools. Other causes include worry, anxiety, grief, and prolonged tension, use of certain drugs, strong acids, and caustic substances. Chronic gastritis may occur in patients with a history of pernicious anemia, underlying kidney disease, or diabetes mellitus.

Gastritis home remedy treatment is quite effective. Coconut water is an excellent remedy for gastritis. Ginger - Chewing a small piece of fresh ginger with salt, five to ten minutes before meals, stimulates digestion. The diet should consist of milk with sugar, and a little old rice. Spices and condiments, alcoholic drinks, sour foods, chillies and pungent substances which are likely to aggravate acidity or pitta must be avoided. Other substances recommended are: barley, wheat, rice (at least one year old), cucumber, bitter gourd, green banana, pumpkin, pomegranate, and cow’s milk. Potato juice has been found valuable in relieving gastritis. The recommended dose is half a cup of the juice, two or three times daily, half an hour before meals. Application of heat with a hot compress or hot water bottle, twice a daily, either on an empty stomach or two hours after meals, will also be beneficial. Acid-suppressing drugs known as H2 (histamine 2) blockers (some include Tagamet HB and Pepcid AC) reduce production of stomach acid.

Home Remedies for Gastritis Tips

1. A teaspoonfull of ajwain (Carom seeds) with a pinch of salt is an effective remedy for gastritis.

2. A fresh ginger if chewed before taking meals stimulates digestion.

3. Coconut water is an excellent remedy for gastritis cure.

4. A combination of 200 ml of spinach juice mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice is very beneficial in the treatment of gastritis.

5. Half cup of potato juice before taking meals is also beneficial.

6. Lemon juice is an effective remedy for the treatment of gastritis.

7. High intake of water and juices is recommended.

8. Mix Sprague powder six parts and black salt one part. Take 2-3 grams of the mixture with warm water.

9. Chewing roasted fennel after meals imparts relief from gastritis.

10. Use of buttermilk and curd along with asafetida and cumin water is highly beneficial.

11. Tamarind water should be taken along with asafetida and cumin water.